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2024 International Mechanical Code Release

11/21/2023

In August 2023, the International Code Council (ICC) announced the release of the first few 2024 International Codes...

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Tips on How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

8/9/2023

With July being called the hottest month in recorded history , access to air conditioning is literally becoming a...

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Where Is the Plumbing Industry Heading?

5/26/2023

As a current (or potential) plumber, the events of the past couple of years have probably made you ask yourself some...

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Digital Marketing Strategies for HVACR Businesses

4/10/2023

In today's world, it's well known that internet searches are the way business is done.

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How To Start a Successful HVACR Business

3/6/2023

The demand for HVACR professionals has never been greater than it is today. According to the United...

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HVACR Systems: Mid-Winter Maintenance

2/23/2023

The winter season varies, of course, from region to region. In some climates, the temperature...

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How to Renew An Oregon Electrical License

1/25/2023

The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) does a pretty good job of making licensing information available on their...

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A Change is in the Air — Literally

1/9/2023

"Nothing is permanent except change" The Greek philosopher Heraclitus reportedly said that nearly 3000 years ago. And while he had none of the conveniences for heating and cooling...

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Michigan IPC Update | What's Changed?

12/12/2022

On September 15, 2021, the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affair Plumbing Board adopted a new Michigan Plumbing...

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Getting the Job: Maximize Bidding Success

11/23/2022

In HVACR work, as in many trades, jobs often must be quoted before the customer commits to doing the...

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Playing Small Ball = Game-Winning Runs in HVAC

10/26/2022

Small ball, as baseball players often call it. It's a concept, a managerial style, perhaps, that...

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The Season of Transition

9/29/2022

When summer wanes in the northern climates the days turn cooler in the south as well, requiring...

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How to Renew a Wisconsin Electrical License

9/22/2022

All told, if you're an electrical professional in the state of Wisconsin, you have it pretty good. Most...

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How to Renew an Electrical Certification in Washington State

9/14/2022

In the state of Washington, whether you want to install a sophisticated power distribution system...

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How to Renew a Virginia Electrical License

9/13/2022

Lots of other states issue licenses specifically for electrical work. But the Virginia Department...

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How to Renew an Electrical License or UCC Certification in Pennsylvania

8/24/2022

As an electrical professional in Pennsylvania, you face a somewhat complex situation. While other...

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How to Renew Your Ohio Electrical License

8/24/2022

Maybe you call it your electrical license, your master license, or your contractor license. But...

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How to Renew a North Dakota Electrical License

8/24/2022

In North Dakota, you want to make sure you stay on top of renewing your electrical license. If...

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How to Renew a South Dakota Electrical License

8/24/2022

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation's Electrical Commission issues a...

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How to Renew a Vermont Electrical License

8/19/2022

In Vermont, the Department of Public Safety oversees the Division of Fire Safety, which oversees...

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Understanding the CE Timeline for OK CIB Licensees

8/19/2022

If you hold a license with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB), you might have...

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How To Use the North Carolina Electrical CE Credits Search Tool

8/19/2022

No matter which type of electrical license you have in North Carolina, you're going to have...

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How Do I Renew a Kentucky Electrical License?

8/18/2022

Happy birthday to you. Every year during your birth month, you need to worry about getting your...

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How to Reactivate an Expired, Non-Renewed, or Inactive Illinois Professional Engineer License

8/17/2022

If your professional engine (PE) license is expired or inactive with the Illinois Department of...

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How to Renew a Minnesota Contractor or Remodeler Business License

7/28/2022

Keeping your contracting business licensed with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry...

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How to Renew a Qualifying Person Registration in Minnesota

7/28/2022

Maintaining a contractor, remodeler, or roofer license in Minnesota can be a little tricky....

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How to Renew a North Carolina Electrical License

4/1/2022

In a lot of other states, licensed electricians only need to renew their license certifications...

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How to Renew an Electrical License in Suffolk County, New York

4/1/2022

In June 2019, the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs changed things...

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How to Renew a New Mexico Electrical Certificate of Competence

3/31/2022

In New Mexico, renewing your electrical journeyman or journeyman lineman certificate of...

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How to Renew a New Hampshire Electrical License

3/31/2022

Here's the good news: once you get past the apprentice/trainee phase, you only need to...

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How to Renew a Nebraska Electrical License

3/31/2022

The Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED) gives a little grace when it comes to license...

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Renewing a Montana Electrical License

3/18/2022

Whether you're a residential, journeyman, or master electrician, you need to periodically...

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How to Renew a Professional Engineer License in Mississippi

3/18/2022

If you're a licensed professional engineer (PE), you're probably familiar with the...

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How to Renew a Michigan Electrical License

3/16/2022

In Michigan, renewing an electrical license can be a little complicated. Rather than lining up...

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How to Renew an Electrical License in Maryland

3/9/2022

A lot is changing for the Maryland Board of Electricians and the professionals who get licensed...

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How to Renew a Maine Electrical License

3/9/2022

In the state of Maine, the Electricians' Examining Board issues a wide variety of licenses. In...

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How to Renew an Electrical License in Kentucky

3/9/2022

The Electrical Division of the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC)...

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How to Renew an Illinois Electrical Engineer License

3/9/2022

If you've found this article, it's probably because you were trying to refresh...

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How to Renew an Idaho Electrical License: Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice

2/11/2022

In Idaho, the penalties for letting your electrical license or apprenticeship card expire are...

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How to Renew a Georgia Electrical Contractor License

2/4/2022

If you put in all of the work to earn an electrical license from the Georgia Board of Electrical...

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How to Renew a Delaware Electrical License

2/4/2022

In Delaware, the Division of Professional Regulation makes one thing very clear: as an...

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How to Renew a Colorado Electrical License

2/4/2022

Like all other states that license their electricians, Colorado lays out a specific renewal...

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How to Renew an Arkansas Electrical License

2/3/2022

As if the annoyance of needing to renew your electrical license wasn't enough, the Arkansas...

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How to Renew an Alaska Electrical License or Certificate

2/3/2022

In Alaska, there are a bunch of different electrical license and certificate types. But whether...

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How to Renew a Utah Electrical License

1/27/2022

Every even-numbered year, Utah electricians need to get a few things in order to renew their...

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Do I Need a License to do Electrical Work?

1/27/2022

As far as trades go, electrical work ranks pretty high. It offers good pay and job opportunities...

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How Much Does it Cost to Maintain an Electrician License?

1/27/2022

The best things in life might be free, but your electrician's license isn't. Yes, it...

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How to Renew an Alabama Electrical Contractor or Journeyman License

1/27/2022

If you're an electrical contractor or journeyman electrician in the state of Alabama,...

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The Easiest Way for GCs to Get Their CE Done

1/21/2022

As a general contractor, you're continually juggling a lot. That means that when that...

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Prepping for the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Update

1/21/2022

In June of 2021, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the first draft of the...

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How do I protect myself as a general contractor?

1/21/2022

Working as a general contractor can be lucrative, fulfilling work, but it comes with its fair...

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Do I Really Need a License for General Contracting?

1/19/2022

If you want to get into the business of building homes, you've probably looked at...

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How Much Does it Cost to Maintain a General Contractor License?

1/19/2022

General contractor is a general term. In your home state, a contractor's license might be...

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Oklahoma Roofing Contractor License Renewal Requirements

10/14/2021

As an Oklahoma roofing contractor, the renewal requirements are pretty straightforward. But if...

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Steps to Renew Your Utah Elevator Mechanic License

10/8/2021

The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) does a pretty good job of...

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Requirements to Renew a Minnesota Elevator License

10/8/2021

If you have an elevator constructor license or registration through the Minnesota Department of...

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Renew an Arkansas Elevator Safety Division License

10/8/2021

In Arkansas, getting and maintaining your elevator license can feel like a little bit of a...

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How To Renew a New Mexico Mechanical Certificate (HVAC)

9/27/2021

Every few years, you need to take steps to keep your journeyman mechanical certificate active....

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Wisconsin Plumber License Renewal Requirements

9/27/2021

The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issues a variety of...

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How To Renew a Washington State Plumber Certification

9/27/2021

Compared with a lot of other states, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries...

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How to Renew an Oregon Plumbing License

9/16/2021

If you have a plumber's license in Oregon, the odds are high that you want to keep your...

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Requirements to Renew a North Dakota Plumbing License

9/16/2021

When compared with plumbers across the country, North Dakotan plumbing professionals have it...

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How to Renew a Montana Plumbing License

9/15/2021

If you're licensed by the Montana Board of Plumbers, you're probably aware that you...

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How Much Does a Plumber Make?

9/14/2021

The plumbing trade has been in demand for decades. People will always need plumbers. Even if new...

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How Much Do Electricians Make

9/14/2021

The digital revolution continues to transform our daily lives. And it's made many people...

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Do Lighting Technicians Need CE in California?

9/7/2021

As a licensed non-residential lighting technician in the state of California, you've put in...

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What NEC is California Using Right Now?

9/2/2021

California, like pretty much all other states, bases its state electrical code on the National...

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Do I Need Certification for Voice Data Video Work in California?

9/2/2021

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issues quite a few different types of...

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How Do I Renew My Fire/Life/Safety Certification in California

9/2/2021

Getting your fire/life/safety certification from the California Department of Industry Relations...

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License Reciprocity for Oklahoma HVAC Contractors

8/11/2021

Getting a mechanical HVAC license in Oklahoma requires a fair bit of work. That might leave you...

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What is a C-10 License for California Electricians?

7/15/2021

Per the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), to do electrical work in the state,...

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What are the Different Types of Electrical Licenses in California?

7/15/2021

In other states, if you want to do electrical work, you have to get an electrical license....

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KY Multiple Trade CE for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing

7/15/2021

If you've put in the work to get licensed in multiple trades in Kentucky, you probably reap some significant...

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Kentucky Plumbing Code

2/10/2021

Plumbers in Kentucky have to work pretty hard to get info. Our writers tell us that in all of the...

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How to Become a Master Electrician

2/10/2021

As a licensed electrician, you get a bunch of benefits. You can work largely independently and...

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Texas Electrical Code and Updates to the 2020 NEC

2/1/2021

Texas electrical code is far from stagnant. In fact, state legislation specifically requires...

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Common Electrical Code Violations and How To Avoid Them

1/13/2021

Some National Electrical Code (NEC) violations are pretty obvious. You're probably steering...

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Minnesota Insulation Code — A Brief Guide for MN Contractors

1/13/2021

In 2018, Minnesota launched a new effort. Now, every six years (from the 2018 start date), the...

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Minnesota OSHA — What Contractors Need to Know

1/12/2021

If you work in the construction industry or as a tradesman, you're probably familiar with...

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Minnesota Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code

1/12/2021

When you work as an electrician, you have to be extra careful. Your work powers people's...

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TradesmanCE Review

9/14/2020

Whether you're an electrician, a plumber, a contractor, a gasfitter, or an HVAC or elevator...

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Plumbing Specialties for Your Business to Expand Into

7/29/2020

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says good things about the plumber job outlook in the coming...

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How Much Do Contractors Make?

7/29/2020

If you're endeavoring to earn a contractor's license, you probably have some idea...

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Which Louisiana Building Contractors Need Continuing Education?

7/7/2020

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) oversees residential, commercial, and...

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When Is My Alabama HVAC Continuing Education Due?

6/30/2020

As an HVAC professional in the state of Alabama, you get your license through the Alabama Board...

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Can I Take My Minnesota Plumbing Continuing Education Hours Online?

6/16/2020

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently shook up continuing education...

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Do I Need Texas HVAC Continuing Education Every Year?

6/9/2020

There are a lot of benefits of working as an air conditioner and refrigeration (ACR) contractor...

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How Do Utah Electricians Get The NEC Continuing Education Hours They Need?

6/8/2020

Every evenly numbered year, Utah electricians have extra work to do. By November 30, your license...

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What Are The Continuing Education Requirements to Renew a Wisconsin Plumber License?

6/5/2020

If you work as a licensed plumbing professional in the Badger State, you know you need to renew...

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What Electrician Continuing Education Do I Need Based On My Kansas Jurisdiction?

6/3/2020

If you want to work as an electrician in Kansas, you don't have to get a license with the...

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What Topics Should My Oklahoma HVAC Continuing Education Cover?

5/29/2020

In order to keep your Oklahoma HVAC mechanical contractor or mechanical journeyman license...

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Is Continuing Education Required for Wisconsin Electricians?

5/14/2020

Short answer: yes. If you want to renew your Wisconsin electrician license, there's a high...

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How Do I Renew My Texas Electrical License?

5/8/2020

We have good news and bad news for electrical licensees in the great state of Texas. The bad...

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What Topics Should Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education Cover?

5/6/2020

Each time you need to renew your Kentucky electrical license, you have to do a few things. You...

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How Do I Renew My Utah Plumber's License?

4/24/2020

As far as renewal goes, Utah plumbers have it fairly easy. You only have to renew your license...

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What Continuing Education Do Kentucky Plumbers Need?

4/24/2020

Navigating the Kentucky Division of Plumbing website is a bit of a nightmare. So if you want to...

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How Do I Get My Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement?

4/20/2020

If you want to work oversee new home construction or residential remodeling work totaling 25% or...

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How Do I Get a New Mexico Contractor License?

4/10/2020

If you want to work as a construction contractor in the state of New Mexico, you'll need a...

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How Do I Renew My California Electrician Certification?

3/23/2020

Good news, California electricians. Your certification lasts three years, much longer than most...

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How Do I Renew My Florida Contractor's License?

2/21/2020

If you're a licensed contractor in the state of Florida, you want to hold onto that...

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What Continuing Education Do Minnesota Contractors Need?

2/7/2020

Getting your Minnesota contractor's license isn't a one-and-done thing. Instead, you...

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Navigating Your MN Electrical License Continuing Education Requirements

1/7/2020

Whether you're a licensed master electrician, an unlicensed power limited technician, or...

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What is the Kentucky Division of Plumbing?

9/30/2019

If you work in a number of specific industries in the state of Kentucky, you're going to...

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How Do I Renew My Kentucky HVAC License?

9/30/2019

If you lived in another state, you might not have to think about renewing your HVAC license very...

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Licensed in More Than One Trade? Here's How to Navigate CEU Online in Kentucky

9/30/2019

Whether you're working as a plumber, electrician, or HVAC professional in the state of...

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How Do I Maintain My HVAC License in Texas?

9/30/2019

Simply securing your Texas HVAC license wasn't enough. You need to take steps on a yearly...

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Texas Electrical License Renewal: Electrical Continuing Education & More

9/30/2019

Attention electricians in the state of Texas: just getting your license isn't enough. The...

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The TDLR and Texas Continuing Education

9/4/2019

If you work in any number of professions that require licensing in the state of Texas, odds are...

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Construction Industries Board Continuing Education Requirements by Industry

9/4/2019

When you work in specific skilled industries in the state of Oklahoma, you have to take some...

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How Do I Maintain an Oklahoma HVAC License?

8/30/2019

You're a specialist in what you do. Whether you're a mechanical apprentice or you...

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What is the OK CIB?

8/30/2019

OK CIB. Those five letters can make or break your career in a number of professions across the...

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How Do I Renew My Oklahoma Electrical License?

8/21/2019

Whether you're a journeyman or a contractor, you're probably aware that you need to...

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Electrician Continuing Education Requirements to Maintain a CA Electrical Certification

8/21/2019

You're a card-carrying certified electrician in the state of California. And you probably...

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How Do I Find the Right Electrical Continuing Education in California?

8/15/2019

If you're an electrician in the state of California, you most likely already know that you need to periodically...

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What's the Process for California Electrical Certification Renewal?

8/15/2019

You've been working as a certified contractor in the state of California, abiding by the law as you make...

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How to Get — And Keep — Your Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement

7/10/2019

If you're a general contractor and want to work on residences in Alaska, you'll need to...

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How to Get Your New Mexico Contractor License

7/2/2019

If you're going to be doing construction-related contracting for money in the state of New Mexico...

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Rebranding Plumbers — Professionalism and Plumbing?

4/10/2018

We all know the pop culture image — when a plumber shows up on tv or in movies, it's almost always as the...

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Attention Florida Contractors and Electricians

12/18/2017

Summer is here, and that means an increase in construction projects around the country. In Florida, construction...

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Five Important Changes in the 2014 National Electrical Code: Part 1

12/18/2017

Every three years, a new version of the National Electrical Code is released. The cumulative number of changes is...

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Better Safety Through Electricity

12/18/2017

When most people think about electric fences, they imagine something used to control animals. The electrified fence...