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General Contractor Licensing in Alabama
In order to regulate the construction industry, the State of Alabama created the State Licensing Board for General Contractors in 1935. Before a contractor begins work on any commercial or industrial projects worth $50,000 or more; or any residential project worth more than $10,000, they must hold a license from the state.
The State Licensing Board for General Contractors has licensed more than 10,000 contractors in Alabama. A team of licensing specialists is always available to assist and answer any questions about the licensing process. The Board meets once every quarter to review applications and issue licenses to those who meet the requirements. To be eligible, contractors must complete the application process and pass the qualifying exam.
There are many specialty licensing classifications in the State of Alabama. However, the two primary license classifications for general contractors include: (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin regulates their construction industry by requiring any person or business performing construction work to obtain certification. Certification credentials are issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
In Wisconsin, certification allows contractors to get the proper building permits from their county or municipality in order to start a project. Wisconsin offers three different certification levels for general contractors. As of 2008, contractors are required to obtain two levels of certification. In order to perform work, (more…)
General Contractor License in Tennessee
The State of Tennessee established the Board for Licensing Contractors in 1931 as a way to regulate their construction industry. Before a person or business is allowed to perform or contract work on projects worth $25,000 or more, they must hold a general contractor’s license.
Tennessee offers different licensing classifications, depending on the type of business the contractor plans to operate. Contractors have a choice of specializing in residential, commercial or industrial work. There are also combined licenses which allow contractors to (more…)
General Contractor License in Arizona
The State of Arizona regulates their construction industry by requiring anyone who contracts or offers to contract work on construction projects to hold a general contractor’s license. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ARC) is responsible for determining eligibility and issuing licenses.
There are three different license classifications for general contractors in the State of Arizona: (more…)
Construction Supervisor Licensing in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulates their construction industry by requiring anyone performing work on jobs worth $500 or more to hold a license or registration. In Massachusetts, contractors have the option of applying for two different license types:
- Home Improvement Contractor Registration (HIC) – issued by the Office of Consumer Affairs. Allows contractors to perform work on existing homes, buildings and structures.
- Construction Supervisors License (CSL) – issued by the Board of Building Regulation and Standards. Allows contractors to supervise or participate in the building and construction of a homes, buildings or structures.
*There are additional license categories that allow CSLs to specialize in things like masonry, roofing, demolition and insulation.
In addition to state laws, it is also important for contractors to (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Washington
The State of Washington requires individuals and businesses to register with the Department of Labor & Industries before performing work as a general contractor. The process of registration in the State of Washington is similar to the licensing process in other states, except, Washington does not require general contractors to take an exam. The Department of Labor & Industries also does not require applicants to submit proof of education and work experience.
Once registered with their local Department of Labor & Industries, general contractors are allowed to (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Georgia
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office passed a law in 2008, requiring all general contractor’s to hold a license. A general contractor’s license in the State of Georgia is the highest-level license offered by the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. A license is needed to pull permits and to work on any project worth $2,500 or more in labor and materials.
The State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors is composed of 15 members. Members of the Board represent both consumers and the construction industry, with 7 members in the General Contracting Division. The Board sets the standards and determines if an individual or business is qualified to hold a general contractor’s license.
Requirements to Obtain a Georgia General Contractor License
Michigan Residential Builder’s License
Since 1980, the State of Michigan has regulated their construction industry by requiring general contractors to be licensed. Any person or business performing contracted construction work worth $600 or more in labor and materials, is required to hold a Residential Builder’s License.
A Residential Builder’s License allows contractors to (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in Florida
Florida regulates their construction industry by requiring anyone performing contracting work to hold a license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
A licensed general contractor is allowed to (more…)
General Contractor Licensing in New York
New York does not require general contractors to have a license on the state level. Instead, the construction industry is regulated by individual cities and municipalities in the State of New York. In most cases, general contractors are required to apply for a permit or license from the city.
Regulations vary from city-to-city, so it is important that New York contractors (more…)