How Proper Licensure Will Help Your Construction Business

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Obtaining an Arizona contractor license requires years of training and on-the-job experience, which is why it is an excellent indicator of your experience and abilities. Be aware that the state of Arizona does not recognize contractor licenses through other states, so it is still important to pass the Arizona contractor license exam even if you were a contractor in another state. Take a look at how having the proper Arizona contractor license will help you on the job:

Liability

Arizona law prohibits a construction company from engaging in any advertisement or work which does not fall under their contractor license. Performing a job without the appropriate license exposes you to a variety of legal problems if a pedestrian or one of your employees is injured on the job.

Competition

While a general Arizona contractor license will allow you to operate as a professional licensed contractor, it may be worthwhile considering other specialty licenses. Specializing in an area of construction means that you will not have to subcontract certain jobs to another business; alternatively, you may also choose to subcontract your services to larger companies in the area who routinely deal with larger clients.

Safety

Depending on whether you are working on a commercial or residential site, there are different safety and legal restrictions for different types of structures. Additionally, the presence of important gas, electrical, and water lines can turn an ordinary job into a complicated one, requiring a specialty construction license.

Since 1984, the Arizona Contractor License Center has successfully provided test preparations, company setup, application filing, and bonding services for construction professionals in Arizona. If you are interested in receiving training and practice tests from a highly qualified group of instructors, contact us today at (888) 738-3175.