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Want to be a roofer? Doesn’t matter if you went to a four-year college, are fresh out of high school, or are changing careers, you can be a roofer with the right training.  What does a roofer do exactly? And, how do you become a roofer?

To be a roofer, you need your Florida roofing contractor’s license.

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations, a roofing contractor is defined as a contractor whose “services are unlimited in the roofing trade and who has the experience, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or design, if not prohibited by law, and use materials and items used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and coating, except when coating is not represented to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of the roof. The scope of work of a roofing contractor also includes skylights and any related work, required roof-deck attachments, and any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement and any related work.” read more

Every construction project as stages, regardless of size, complexity, or budget. With improving technologies, stages within projects are running more smoothly. For this article, we wanted to share a little bit about each stage of a construction project with you.

Project conception – The client usually comes to the contractor with an idea and usually a thought to where the project will take place. This stage can take a few days or months. Construction workers don’t have much input in this stage.

Design – Once the project is closer to happening, it’s time to talk about design and the bidding process. An architect or engineer is usually in charge of design. This person makes sure all state regulations and codes are met. In the design stage, there are four steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design, design development, and contract documents. In these stages, the goals and objectives are outlined, sketches are drawn up, contracts are drawn up, and all this work is used in the field by those placing bids.

Pre-construction – After bidding, this stage begins when the contractor has been chosen. A construction team is put together. The team is usually made up of a Contract administrator, Project manager, Superintendent, Field engineer, and Health and safety manager. The team prepares the site and does a site examination. City authorities will have to approve the plan.

Procurement – At this stage, the team orders and gets materials, equipment, and people to work.

Construction – A pre-construction meeting is held to make sure everyone is on the same page. Once all questions are cleared up, the work can begin.

Post-construction – After construction, an inspection of the building needs to be done. After inspection, the project team can show the owner how to use and maintain the area/building. Next, the owner can take the building. the project team has to close the project and make sure it is free from any legal burden.

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Want to be a plumber? If piping exists, plumbing will be a career. Plumbing, especially if you work for yourself, can bring in a lot of money. You don’t need a college degree, and with the proper training, you can become a plumber at any stage of your life.

What does a plumber do exactly? And, how do you become a plumber?

To be a plumber, you need your Florida plumbing contractor’s license.

According to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a plumbing contractor “is a contractor whose serves are unlimited in the plumbing trade. This includes contracting business “of the execution of contracts requiring the experience, financial means, knowledge, and skill to install, maintain, repair, alter, extend, or, if not prohibited by law, design plumbing.” A plumbing contractor’s job includes installation, maintenance, repairs, alterations, and designing in the following: sanitary drainage or storage drainage facilities, water plants, sewer plants, venting systems, water supply systems, septic tanks, wells, swimming pool piping, irrigation systems, and solar heating water systems and all appurtenances, apparatus, or equipment used in boilers, pressure process piping, water, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and related venting, and storm and sanitary sewer lines. The plumber does not need to obtain an additional local license, certificate, or registration for this work.” read more

Change can be hard, especially if your team has been used to doing projects a certain way for many years. However, new technology is truly making contractors’ jobs easier. Sometimes, getting everyone on board with the new technology can be a challenge, especially with training involved. People can be resistant to change their day-to-day work schedules and habits.

How can you slowly bring digital software changes into the workplace?

• Standardize your systems and programs. Define your workflow.
• Show your team how new construction software will help work better and faster. Show them why this is a benefit for them personally (less time at the site more time at home).
• Start small when rolling out the new software. You want your team to get familiar with the new solutions so mistakes are minimal.
• Get the basics down on the new software before learning more advances features. You will learn the entire software platform in time.
• Don’t put too much pressure on your team. Let them test the tool and get used to it.
• Encourage group engagement so people are exchanging and sharing documents and updates in real time.
• Make training a priority.
• Let your team know exactly how you expect them to use the software and how often.
• Check in with your team often to make sure there are no issues with the new program.
• Look at your data often to see how the new software is helping your team.

Brining in new digital tools and software can be overwhelming, but in the long run, it can help your team function better.

The construction industry is an industry that is adopting all sorts of new technology. Want to get into this field? You’ll need a contractor license.

We can help get you licensed for any contractor specialty.  We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, general, and so much more.

We will complete and submit a completed application to the Construction Licensing Board on your behalf after getting information from you by phone or email. read more

 

Construction projects can get pricey, but we wanted to share some tips on how you can save as much money as possible during a project.

 

1. Plan well and properly. Know what you want from the start. Provide the contractor with all information in the beginning stages – this will avoid any costly surprises.
2. Get your contractor involved right from the start, even before the architect is done drafting up the design. Contractors know the most about trends and codes that can help with the design. The contractor can also let the architect know what materials and options practical and what ones are not. You want the contractor involved early in the design process.
3. Adopt lean construction principles. You want to reduce waste. Waste materials make a project less economical.
4. Keep a close eye on metrics throughout a project so your construction costs don’t spiral out of control. You can spot issues faster if you pay attention.
5. Use construction takeoff software to estimate the cost of a construction project. This type of software helps track the amount of materials needed for a project and how much the materials will cost. This software can help determine the cost of a project.
6. Choose and use cost-effective materials. Think about not only the material’s price but how much it will cost to install.

The construction industry is all about problem-solving, and how to keep costs low is a great problem-solving exercise. Construction work isn’t just manually it’s a lot of mental processes.

The construction industry is a place for you to learn so many new skills. Want to be part of an ever-learning and growing industry? We can help make you a contractor.

We can help get you licensed for any contractor specialty, and you need a contractor license to practice legally.  We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license.

We will fill out and submit a completed application to the Construction Licensing Board on your behalf after getting information from you by phone or email.

To get your contractor license, click our Florida contractor license  page to learn more or call 239-777-1028 to get started with us. read more