Bid Opportunities

Contractors and builders get a chance to bid on residential, commercial, industrial government and institutional construction projects within a radius of your choice from your ZIP code. Updated daily.

10% Discount on Books

California Contractor has arranged for a 10% discount on hundreds of trade-specific books and manuals for HVACR, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Contractor License Bureau

Go direct to the informative official Web site of the Contractors State License Board for all the latest news, rules and information.

Coaching Service

Direct to Eugene Peterson, a highly-respected and well-known coach, consultant and advisor to builders and contractors.

Golden State Builders Exchange

Visit this builders exchange which updates the latest industry news and offfers you the Golden State Builders Online University. Owner-manager opportunities to download trade safety videos.

License Advice

Direct line to talk to David Kalb, the most knowledgeable expert on state licensing issues.

Educational Opportunities

HVACR, plumbing, electrical and other trade instruction from some of the nation's most important trade schools. Most available in download versions.

ABC Info

The Associated Builders and Contractors has chapters in Van Nuys, Anaheim, San Francisco and San Diego. Lobby services Education, Training, Insurance, etc.

Small Business Lobby

Todd Stottlemyer, chief lobbyist for the 600,000-member Federation of Independent Business, writes about small business for California Contractor.

OSHA Safety Information

Free help for small businesses to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's laws, fix hazzards and prevent workplace injuries.

Eye on Sacramento

Award-winning California Contractor columnist Thomas D. Elias brings readers inside information from the back rooms of the state capitol.

Industry Profit Advice

Michael Stone is a veteran construction consultant to contractors and builders. A regular writer for California Contractor, Stone will answer your questions.

Personal Investment Advice

Terry Savage is a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and has won the National Press Club Award and two Emmys for her television network. She is a regular in California Contractor.

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