Construction News Licensing Louisiana New Orleans NOLA.com Small Disadvantaged BusinessOn January 30, the New Orleans Mayor, Mitch Landrieu announced plans for what they are calling Contractor’s College. This cutting edge program will aid Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in becoming educated so as to allow them to compete in the market place with other more established construction companies. The program is funded by a $1.042 mm grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. From there you will receive further information on the program. MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Dec 2010 03 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 One License Enough for Joint Ventures in Washington and Oregon A few months ago, I posted “ Joint Ventures and Contractor Licensing – Not A Simple Topic, &# which compared the regulation of joint ventures by construction licensing entities in Washington (one party to joint venture requires license) and Louisiana (all parties to joint venture require license). MORE >>

It is always very important to make sure the contractor is licensed. would advise contractors to put the licensing information in some form on the site so that it can be double checked against the states website. Here in Louisiana contractors and consumers can find licensing information at the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Around The Web Business Matters Construction News Licensing Contractors Google Reader Twitter Web UpdatesRecently, I discovered a website from Darren Slaughter , he designs websites just for contractors! Check it out here. MORE >>

Business Matters Licensing corporation LLC partnership sole proprietorMost attorneys, myself included, take for granted how little most individuals know about corporation law and business entities. The distinctions between the different types of entities that can be created are substantial and have a tremendous legal effect on how the business operates from year to year. There are four basic categories of business that can be formed by an individual or groups of individuals: 1) sole proprietor, 2) partnership, 3) limited liability company (aka LLC) and 4) corporation (aka Inc.). MORE >>

See original article at Construction Managers Probably Can File Mechanic Liens in California – Even Without A License A few years ago, a case addressing whether construction managers needed a contractor’s license to do business made waves in California. Bolotin , et al, surprised many when a California appeals court held that the state’s strong public policy favoring contractor licensing did not extend to “construction managers,” who were allowed to work on a project despite not having a license. The case, The Fifth Day LLC v. James P. MORE >>