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Do you have what it takes to work in construction? Besides acquiring a license, do you know what skills you need? Construction workers need a variety of different mental and physical skills to be good at their jobs.

As a construction licensing company, we know what kind of background, education, skills, etc., are necessary for any type of contractor work. For this article, we wanted to share with you the skills a contractor needs in order to be successful at his/her job.

• Construction workers need skills specific to their field or the jobs they choose. They need experience in everything from laying bricks, to installing windows to carpentry. For a specialized skill like plumbing or electrical work, they need more experience and another license.
• High-level of problem-solving skills. They need to fix problems fast, as well.
• Quick thinking is a must.
• They need to know how to read blueprints.
• They need analytical skills.
• They need to be physically fit.
• They need to be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Workers need to be coordinated and have dexterity.
• They need to have a great memory.
• They need to know when they need to work independently and also when and how to work as a team.
• Workers need communication and listening skills.
• Workers need to have decision-making skills.
• Workers need to be organized.
• Workers need to be fast learners and pick up on new technology and equipment quickly.
• They need to work well with others.

If you have these skills, you will be a successful construction worker. Always try to improve on your skills or learn new ones. You want to be a asset to your company.

Need a contractor’s license? Want to upgrade your license? Or, do you need a specialty license? We can help. We know what the Contractor Licensing Board in your state is looking for you to get approved. We are a contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license.

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

Did you know there’s a difference between a registered contractor and a certified contractor? Well, there is in Florida.

According to the Florida DBPR (Department of Business & Professional Regulation, a certified contractor is someone who passed the state licensing examination to become licensed (except in cases of Grandfathering and Endorsement). Certified licensees can work anywhere within the State of Florida. While, a registered contractor is someone who registered a local county or municipal certificate of competency with the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board to become a state registered contractor. Registered licensees can only work in the counties or municipalities where they hold a local license.

If you’re looking to work in many areas of Florida, you will need a certified contractor’s license.  With a registered contractor license, your license resides in the county. You let Florida know this county license exists. If you let your county license expire, your license overall is considered expired. You need both the county and state registration up to date. read more

Contractor work comes with a lot of risks. When you work with heavy machinery, power lines, power tools, chemicals, sharp objects, heavy objects, etc., there is a higher probability you will get hurt. As a contractor, it’s in your best interest to follow and abide by safety guidelines of your company, of the tools your using, and of a work site.

Each year, there are new safety rules, precautions, tools, and more to ensure worker and work place safety. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and injuries more and more each year.

We wanted to share with you some tips and things to remember to be safer on a work site or job as a contractor:

• Know were all the safety supplies are including the first aid kit.
• Always wear a hard hat when told.
• Always wear safety glasses and gloves when the job calls for it.
• Dress appropriately for the weather and job at hand.
• Watch where you’re stepping.
• Do not leave tools on the ground.
• Do not leave machinery running while unsupervised.
• Do not use equipment you do not know how to run.
• Always wear proper masks when using certain chemicals.
• Wear a seatbelt when operating heavy machinery.
• Keep all tools and equipment cleaned and properly stored away.
• Inspect all tools and machines weekly to make sure they are running properly.
• Do not carry or move more than you are physically capable of.
• Do not keep your back to a machine.
• Do not ignore safety signs.
• Do not be oblivious to things around you.
• Follow safety manuals for machines.
• Locate all wires, power lines, pipes, slopes, and other hazards at any job and let everyone know where they are.
• Wear reflective gear.

By following and practicing the above tips, you will likely reduce the number of workplace incidents that occur on you job sites.

Need a contractor’s license? We can help get you licensed. We are a Florida contractor’s licensing company. We know how to file and complete an application, so the Board approves it the right time. We also help get you approved quickly. read more

If you’ve thought about a career as an electrician, you need to be properly certified and licensed in the state of Florida. The Electrical Contractors Licensing Board will issue you your license. In the field of electrical contractor work, there are four specialties: electrical contractor, alarm contractor I (fire alarms), alarm contractor II (no fire alarms), and specialty: residential, lighting, utility line, etc.

You can pursue one or more of these specialty licenses.

If you want to pursue an electrical license, you need to do at least one of the following:

• Be a manager in this field for at least three years (must occur in the last six years).
• Be a supervisor in this field for at least four years (must occur in the last eight years).
• Have at least six years of education/training and/or experience in the electrical field (must occur in the last 12 years).

Each different electrical specialty also has their specific requirements that you need to follow. Every license is different. You may need to take an exam (or a few) or complete a number of courses.

When it comes to submitting your license application, there are many reasons you can be rejected. You could’ve failed your test. You could’ve missed a fee. You could’ve not had enough experience. You could’ve not had enough education. You could have poor credit. You could have a criminal background. Whatever the reason, the Board can reject you and you may have to apply again (if possible). read more

It’s officially the new year, which means from now until May 1^st you need to file an annual report for your business. If you do not file an annual report by May 1^st, you will need to pay a $400 late fee as a penalty. The late fee will keep your business from being dissolved.

During this time of year, there are a lot of scams that go around regarding the annual report filings. These scams do not come from the Florida Secretary of State and they’re trying to get additional money from you. One such scam may ask you for your annual minutes, which is not something that needs to be filed with the Department of State in Florida or any state. This scam will solicit a $125 fee.

The annual report is required and must be filed. By filing your annual report, your business will keep its active status. If the state hasn’t received anything from you by September, your company will be dissolved or revoked.

Before the May 1^st deadline, the fee to file an annual report for a corporation is $150 and $138.75 for a limited liability company. After May 1^st, the fee for a corporation will cost $550 and a limited liability company will cost $538.75. As you can see, $400 was added to each amount. read more