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How much does a contractor make in Oregon?

4/1/2021

Oregon continues to grow year after year. And with more people relocating to the state, demand continues for new or improved residences and commercial spaces.

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Oregon Building Codes — A Guide for Oregon Contractors

1/11/2021

As a building professional in Oregon, you know that you need to abide by the building codes that the state adopts.

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The Tiny House Market: The Opportunities for Oregon Contractors

1/11/2021

With a housing crunch sweeping much of the nation — not to mention uncertain economic times that have many people...

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CCBLicense Review — Choose the Oregon CCB Training that's Right for You

9/22/2020

If you work as a contractor in the state of Oregon, you already know that the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) is going to require certain things of you on an ongoing basis.

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How Do I Pass My Oregon CCB Exam?

4/20/2020

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) doesn't make it particularly easy to get your contractor's license.

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When Schools Shut Down, Oregon Contractors' Computers Started Up

4/3/2020

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the Pacific Northwest particularly hard.

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How To Get an Oregon CCB License

1/15/2020

If you want to work as a contractor in the state of Oregon, you're going to need a license. Don't believe us?

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Building the Future of Future Building

5/25/2018

It is estimated that by 2050, two-thirds of the world will live in cities.

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Moving Up or Moving Out: Building Construction and Urban Sprawl

3/21/2018

Many natural resources are diminishing. This is an increasing concern as populations continue to grow.

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Steeling Oregon's Construction Jobs (A Tariff-ically Bad Idea)

3/7/2018

News flash: "In a hastily arranged meeting with industry executives that stunned many inside the West Wing...

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Building America, or Corporate Bottom Lines?

2/6/2018

Oregon is experiencing a building boom. Specifically, Portland is exploding, although it's not the only area.

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Don't Put Grandma in the Shed

1/8/2018

You may be familiar with the term "accessory dwelling unit" or more informally "mother-in-law unit".

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Contractor Scams: For the Contractor, Knowledge has Value

12/11/2017

As contractors, there aren't a lot of times when we have to deal with the sadness that life brings to our clients and consumers.

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Need Workers, Willing to Pay

9/1/2017

The science fiction author Robert Heinlein is quoted as having once said, "Cheop's Law: Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget."

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All Right, Get The Lead Out

7/12/2017

Here in Oregon, the push for lead-based paint safety in home renovation and repair has become more of an issue every year.

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Contractors Can Take the Lead on Smart Homes

3/15/2017

According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the smart home technology industry grew by 32% in 2015 and then increased another 64% in 2016.

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Changing Demands in Home Ownership

2/7/2017

As we enter 2017, a lot of uncertainty surrounds the economy, and that includes the construction industry. For many builders and developers, financing is difficult to obtain, so every project must count.