"If you’re visiting us here, then you’re probably working on or interested in a construction project of some sort. Here’s a few unbiased organizations you can visit to learn even more!”
Take it from the pro! Tom Silva of “This Old House” talks about tips
for making sure you hire the right builder http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,199776,00.html
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The Contractors State License
Board (CSLB) protects consumers
by licensing and regulating California's construction industry. If
you’re thinking about hiring a builder, YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST verify
their licensing status, as well as their worker’s compensation insurance
and general liability insurance to protect yourself. You can do that
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Fine homebuilding is an organization dedicated to the art and science of building. Want to pour a concrete countertop, read about lighting design, or learn about kitchen appliances? Here’s the place to learn. We recommend taking advantage of their monthly memberships to access 25 years of knowledge and information, all written by specialized and expert contractors. |
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CALBO is an organization of code enforcement professionals dedicated to ensuring the safety of the neighborhoods and communities that we all inhabit. We look to CALBO when we want to learn about the inspection and code enforcement process, you can look to see what kinds of rules and regulations you might be up against when trying to build your project. |
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Remodeler’s Advantage is a group we sometimes work with to make sure we stay current on the latest building methods, practices, and techniques. |
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The National Association of the
Remodeling Industry is a place where both homeowners and contractors can go to get the latest news from the industry. Click on the “homeowners” link at the top to gain insight as to budgeting, scheduling, and hiring the right builder. (hopefully us!) |
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The National Kitchen and Bath
Association is the organization we turn to when we have a question about good kitchen and bath design, as well as the best practices for building them. You can visit this site to see useful kitchen and bath planning and design guides, which will help to make your remodel more functional, as well as beautiful. |
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Build It Green is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. Visit this organization to learn about green building practices and increasing energy efficiency in your current or future home. |
