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Becoming a Licensed Contractor

A lot of people seek out jobs in the construction industry thanks to its steady nature and wide range of career opportunities. After some time, many will consider whether or not they should get licensed. Certain states require licensing for all jobs; others require licensing for certain jobs; and others do not have state requirements but do have city or county requirements. Click here to find out more about your state specific requirements. While state requirements are a common reason for licensing, some people realize that licensed contractors simply have the opportunity to earn more money. Here are three great reasons why licensed contractors can make more:

If you’re ready to advance your construction career in Massachusetts, then you’ll need to know the different types of supervisor licenses available. Some people choose only to work on already-built residences and simply requires a home improvement contractors license (HIC). For anyone who wants more opportunity, you’ll need to get a construction supervisor license (CSL).

When you think of Florida, you probably think of beaches, warm weather and vacations. That’s because tourism is Florida’s number one industry, providing billions of dollars each year to the state. Add to that a steadily growing population of residents, and you have the recipe for a booming construction industry as well. This explains why licensed contractors in Florida enjoy successful and satisfying careers. So, if you’re in the construction industry in Florida, here are four important reasons to get your license today.

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Want to become an electrician in Georgia? Electricians are in high demand across the country, especially in highly populated states like Georgia. Get the facts about the education and electrician license requirements here to begin your career.

Becoming a Licensed Contractor In Georgia

If you are considering getting your Georgia contractor’s license, you are probably already aware that the state requires a license for any work over $2,500. Most people who get the required license do so to find more career growth and income opportunities. The first step is to determine the license you need:

It’s been nearly 6 months since the entire world was rocked by COVID-19. Since then, everyone’s scrambled to pivot, adjust and adapt to some kind of new normal. Many businesses, large and small, have shuttered for good. Even some industries have questioned their longevity within a fragile economy. COVID-19 Impact On Construction However, there is one industry that is clearly not only surviving but thriving again: construction.

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