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- License Violations That Can Cost You: Common Mistakes Contractors Make and How to Avoid Them
- Building Arizona's Future: Key Trends, Challenges, and Triumphs in the 2024 Construction Boom
- What Is A Paper Contractor And How Do I Know If I Am?
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License Violations That Can Cost You: Common Mistakes Contractors Make and How to Avoid Them
Posted on August 5th, 2025
In Arizona, a contractor’s license is more than just a legal requirement — it’s your ticket to work, your credibility with clients, and a shield against costly disputes. But even experienced contractors make mistakes that can put their license, reputation, and income at risk.
Top 5 Essential Contract Clauses for Contractors: Avoid Payment Disputes and Costly Mistakes
Posted on July 1st, 2025
As an Arizona contractor, your reputation and your bottom line often depend on one thing: the strength and clarity of your contracts. Too often, small contractors use vague, generic, or incomplete agreements only to find themselves in a payment dispute, stuck with extra work they didn’t budget for, or facing legal trouble.
Preparing for Arizona's extreme heat is essential for construction workers to ensure safety and maintain productivity. By adjusting work schedules, recognizing symptoms of heat-related illnesses, implementing preventative measures, and adhering to legal requirements, the risks associated with high temperatures can be significantly reduced. Prioritizing heat safety not only protects workers but also enhances overall work efficiency during the challenging summer months.
Building Arizona's Future: Key Trends, Challenges, and Triumphs in the 2024 Construction Boom
Posted on December 4th, 2024
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In 2024, Arizona's construction industry experienced significant growth, marked by increased employment, substantial investments in large-scale projects, and ongoing challenges related to labor shortages. The sector's expansion was driven by both public infrastructure developments and private sector investments, positioning Arizona as a burgeoning hub for construction activities.
The Summer Surge: Why the Construction Industry Thrives When School's Out
Posted on March 28th, 2024
As temperatures rise and school bells fade into the distance, another rhythm of life begins to pulse: the summer construction boom. Across cities and suburbs, the sounds of hammers, saws, and heavy machinery fill the air as the construction industry kicks into high gear. But why does this surge happen when school is out? Let's delve into the reasons behind the summer boom in the construction sector.
Starting a new job can be a risky venture, especially if you're becoming self-employed. Self-employed means bearing all the burdens yourself. You invest in materials, training, transport and advertising. You put in the time, energy and enthusiasm needed for success.
That's a huge investment for anyone to make. And it can equate to huge losses when things go wrong. No one wishes ill on any one, but bad things happen, even to the best, hardest working people among us. Jobs go bad, people get hurt, or even sued. If you're your own boss, you bear the cost of those events as well as the more day-to-day costs of operating your business.
There are a lot of people who are paper contractors. Knowing if you are one is important so that you can determine what kinds of licensing you need and how to get your business on the right track.
Starting a Construction Business: Opportunities and Challenges in Today's Market
Posted on May 15th, 2023
The construction industry is currently experiencing strong growth, which is creating opportunities for small businesses to succeed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the construction industry has been steadily increasing since 2011 and is expected to continue to grow over the next decade. This growth is being driven by a number of factors, including an increase in construction activity, a growing population, and rising demand for new homes and buildings.
Successful companies require strong leadership and a clear vision. Here are some things leaders destined for growth are doing.
Scaling your construction business can be a challenge. One of the biggest obstacles you'll face is finding the right people to help you expand. It can be tempting to look for already licensed contractors to take on more work, but there are advantages to hiring from within and sponsoring or supporting employees who want to get their licenses.