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General Contractor License Kentucky: Licensing Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

Whether you’re a general contractor, electrician, plumber, or roofer, obtaining the appropriate contractor’s license in Kentucky is essential for legally operating your contracting business. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

A traditional sequence of design-bid-build procurement arrangement of the curtain wall is likely appropriate in this example, so long as the initial basis-of-design selection does not require significant system design alterations to fit unique project requirements. Figure 1: Collaboration is the key to design-assist success.

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The Definitive Guide To General Contractor Licensing In Every State

Contractors Liability Blog

To make sure you have everything to comply with your States General Contracting licensing requirements we have prepared this handy guide. A residential builders license is needed to build a single-family residence, if the cost of the project is more than $2,000, including, but not limited to, labor and material, unless an exception applies.

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Contractor Licensing in South Dakota: Simplified

Contractors Liability Blog

Specialty Contractor Licenses: Cover specific trades like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. However, many local jurisdictions, including cities and counties, require contractors to obtain permits before starting work. Steps for Electricians: Apply: Submit an application through the South Dakota Electrical Commission.

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Roofing License Requirements – How to Get Roofing Licence in Every State?

Contractors Liability Blog

Further complicating things a number of municipal entities may require some sort of permit or registration before you can start work. Alaska Roofing is considered a specialty contractor trade. As a result you need to complete the specialty contractor registration. These requirements are generally straightforward.

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Ten Warning Signs A Project Is In Trouble and What To Do About It

DRB Development Solutions

The architect went out of business and to complete his project, the Owner had to pay the consultants the balance left on their contracts. Fail to Plan and You Plan to Fail – Once the contract has been awarded, the contractor’s first instinct is to start construction activity and generate cash flow.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements.