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Construction Seminars and Construction Data have been assisting contractors and journeymen in New Mexico and Texas to get their licenses for over 15 years. By providing the best preparation for state exams and the fastest licensing in the industry we have become New Mexico and Texas' number one source for licensing. We provide services you can depend on. If you are wanting to get your New Mexico or Texas contractors or journeyman's license you have come to the right place.
 

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Construction Seminars has been assisting contractors and Journeymen in New Mexico and Texas to get their licenses for over 15 years. By providing the best preparation for state exams and the fastest licensing in the industry we have become New Mexico's number one source for licensing. We provide services you can depend on. If you are wanting to get your New State License Boards Occupational Mexico or Texas contractors or Journeyman's License you have come to the right place. Basically there are three steps to becoming a
Licensed New Mexico Contractor or Journeyman. Getting Pre-approved by the state-licensing agency to be able to take the state exams. Take and pass the appropriate trade and business exam. Apply for the license by submitting an application to the state-licensing agency. Construction Seminars Can Help With Every Step
Select one of the links above to learn more about each topic. In order to become a licensed New Mexico contractor or Journeyman the construction Industries Division (CID) requires that you have either two or four years of hands on experience working for or with a licensed contractor. Two years for specialty licenses and four years for general license. The Experience also has to be within the past ten years. We offer a service to handle this process for you. Just a simple call and we can get the process started today. 800-942-3212 How do they verify my experience? There is a Work Experience Affidavit that has to be filled out, signed and notarized by a licensed contractor, a contractor that you have been employed by. If you are from out of state and are a contractor in that state, the CID will allow another contractor to verify your experience. Also, the Qualifying Party (QP) application must be filled out by the applicant. The affidavit and QP form are then submitted to the state-licensing agency along with the processing fee. Once the licensing department receives all of your information they will process your paper work. As long as everything checks out, the state testing agency will then contact you to schedule your exams. Taking the Exams In New Mexico every contractor is required to satisfy two parts of the licensing, they must take the trade related exam and must also either pass a business and law exam or take a two day course in business. Construction Seminars offers test preparation for most trade exams and also the business exam, we also offer the two day state exemption course for the business, call today to set up you class. The journeyman in New Mexico are only required to take the trade related exams. You must pass all of the required exams before you can apply for the Step 2 in getting your New Mexico contractors or Journeyman's License is Taking and Passing the Exams Once you have been approved to test by the state-licensing division, you will be contacted by the state-testing agency to schedule for your exams. The New Mexico contractor and journeyman exams are currently being administered by Experior Assessments, LLC. The exams are given almost every weekday in Albuquerque. Be sure to arrange your test dates to follow immediately after a class. Journeyman need only to turn their passing scored into the state-licensing agency. All fees and application will have been collected during the pre-approval process. Construction Seminars has been assisting Contractors with the submission of the application for more than fifteen years. We understand that your schedule is very busy and you may not have the time to do all of the running around required for the submission of your license. That is why we offer services in Licensing, Bonding and Insurance. Select the link above labeled Licensing to find out how we can assist you in submitting for your license.Step 3 in getting your New Mexico contractors or Journeyman's License is Applying for the License Once you have successfully passed all of the required exams you can submit an application to the state-licensing agency to apply for the license. Submitting the application will consist of the application itself, a state tax identification number, a contractors license bond, your license fees and corporate documents if you are incorporating. Once all of the documents and fees are received, the state-licensing agency will process your license. As long as everything is correct on the application, you will be issued your New Mexico State Contractors License. Weather you are just starting out and need to get through the pre-approval, or you have already passed the state exams and need to apply for the license, we are here to help. Select one of the options above to learn more about the procedures and how Construction Seminars can help you.Before you can even take your state exams you have to be pre-approved by the state-licensing agency by submitting a work experience affidavit and a Qualifying Party (QP) application. The Affidavit is what determines weather or not you can become a licensed contractor or Journeyman. Construction Seminars can help you with this procedure. We want to see you obtain your license that's why we offer this service with a money back guarantee. Just call our office and we can start the procedure today. 800-942-3212 Licensing
Construction Seminars has been assisting contractors with their license applications for more than fifteen years. We know exactly the proper procedure in license applications. Because of our experience in this field, we are certain that you will be totally satisfied with our timely, accurate and friendly service. Call today to find out more information on license assistance. 800-942-3212 Our Service Includes Checking your name availability with the Construction Industries division and also with the Corporation Commission if you are incorporating. Completing the RP-31_A form and registering your company with the Taxation and Revenue Department. Proper completion of the contractors License Application.
Delivery of License Application to licensing agency by private courier for assurance of delivery and speed. Continual follow up through phone calls and letters to be sure all information has been received. Over fifteen years of experience in license applications. If you want to incorporate your business, you have come to the right place. We can establish your corporation for a fraction of the price it would cost you to have an attorney set one up for you. We deal with the New Mexico Corporation Commission on a daily basis and know how to expedite your corporate documents so you don't have a long wait. If you would like to get this process started call our office today and we will give you the details on the procedure and prices. 800-942-3212 In the state of New Mexico every contractor is required to have a physical address located in the state. That is an address where there is a residence of some sort. If you do not have a physical address in New Mexico and you company is a corporation, you are required to have a Registered Agent. The reason that state requires a new mexico physical address is so that if you are ever summoned to a court, they will have someone locally to give the summons to. This is only required of Corporations that are located out of State. If you are an out of state sole proprietor you will not be required to have a Registered Agent. However, if this does apply to you and your company, Construction Seminars can help. We serve as Registered Agent for more than 500 New Mexico contractors. If you would like more information regarding this topic, or are in need of a Registered Agent, call today.Bonding Allowable Maximum Single Permit or Contract Bond Required 3-Year Bond Premium $25,000 - $200,000 $1,000 -------- $85 $200,000 - $1,000,000 $2,500 -------- $105 $1,000,001 - and higher $5,000 -------- $120
Having a contractors license bond is a state requirement. Before you can even send in your application for your contractors license you have to provide proof of financial responsibility (bond). The bond is a surety of payment for the state, if you as the contractor are ever fined and neglect to pay the fine, the bond insures the state of payment. Construction Seminars offers the most thorough and accurate Test Preparation in New Mexico. We boast a success rate of over 98% and have a long list of more than satisfied customers. We are the only company in New Mexico with an ironclad 100% money back guarantee that has never been contested. Select an option from the menu above to learn more about our services and when we can get you into classes. No Pass - No Pay Our Money Back Guarantee Construction Seminars is so confident in our Test Preparation that we are the only company that will offer this ironclad, 100% money back guarantee. That's right, if you don't pass the exams after taking one of our classes we will refund your money is full. There's no hidden conditions, no fine print. It's simple: No Pass, No Pay.2003 Prices $125.00 $195.00 BL B20 Business and Law Test Preparation (4 hour course) 2 Day Business and Law Exemption course General Construction $145.00 $145.00 GA1 GA3 Streets Roads and Highways Curbs, Gutters and Culverts Fixed Works GF7 GF8 GF9 GFC Tanks and Towers Transmission Lines, Tanks and Non-Electric Substations Utility Lines (sewage, natural gas, underground utilities) Test Preparation for the Core Exam Building Construction GB2 GB98 GS4 GS7 GS8 GS16 GS21 GS29 GS30 Residential Building Commercial and Residential Building Concrete, Cement Walkways and Driveways Drywall - Installation and Texture Earth Moving, Excavating and Ditching Masonry Roofing General Specialty License Plastering, Stucco and Lathing Mechanical MM1 MM2 MM3 MM4 MM98 MS3 MS6 Plumbing Natural Gas Fitting HVAC Heating, Cooling, and Process Piping Master Mechanical (MM1 - MM4) Cesspools, Septic Tanks and Sewers Lawn sprinklers Mechanical Journeyman JG MS6J Journeyman Natural Gas Fitting Journeyman Lawn Sprinklers Books UBC BK UPC UMC 1997 Uniform Building Code - used for GB98 and GB2 2001 Contractors Reference Manual - used for BL 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code - used for MM1 and MM98 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code - used for MM2, MM3, MM4 and MM98 Solid Business Foundation - Getting real about being a Contractor - Potential in all of us - Discovering negative and destructive habits - Where to get the answers Getting Legal - Positives and negatives of sole ownership - You can make a partnership work - Why incorporate - What's in a name Getting Organized - The business plan "fail to plan, plan to fail" - forms, contracts, proposals, and bids Estimating - Accuracy in estimating Contracts and Proposals - AIA, cost plus, lump sum - What's best for you - how to use the proposal Financing - How to get yourself and your clients financed Scheduling - choosing a system - CPM made easy - impress your customers with scheduling and organizational skills Getting New Business - Work doesn't start without a sale - Closing the sale and keeping it sold Dealing With Clients - Clients have strange attitudes - How to maintain a consistent lasting relationship Getting Paid - Discovering how not to get paid - avoiding liens, and no one wins - Successful collection without Guiso Managing Cash Flow - Establishing credit - Collect progress payments Marketing - No cost / low cost marketing - The most important ingredient Insurance and Bonding - How much do I need - What do I do - How can I save money Safety and OSHA - Reporting requirements - company policies that can save your business Labor and Tax Laws - FLSA - Workers comp - Employment security - Required filings - Stay out of trouble with the IRS Licensing Requirements - Getting legal and staying out of trouble with CID Class and Test Schedule For Contractors Part of the reason why we have such a high success rate is due to the fact that we offer our classes immediately before your state exams. We do this so you will be able to retain the information when your go and take the Exams. We offer classes in Albuquerque, and Las Cruces and the testing agency also offers the classes in these areas as well. Call our office today and we will get you scheduled for a class and test. Albuquerque What To Bring Business Law Students- "Contractors Reference Manual" GB2 & GB98 Students- '97 Uniform Building code, vol. I MM98 Students- '97 Uniform Mechanical Code '97 Uniform Plumbing Code EE98 Students- '99 National electrical Code All Students- Note Pad, Pencil & Calculator Experience Requirements In order to become a licensed contractor or Journeyman the construction Industries Division (CID) requires that you either have two or four years of experience depending on the type of license you would like to obtain. Click on the options below to find out more detail about the different experience requirements. General Specialty Journeyman General Contractors licenses consist of GB98 or GB2 licenses which are General Building, they consist of MM1 - MM4 licenses which consist of all major mechanical licenses such as plumbing, heating and process piping, they consist of EE98 and ER1 license which are electrical licenses and they also consist of major road construction licenses such as the GA98. Specialty licenses consist of all the GS, MS, ES and GF classifications. They also consist of individual GA licenses for road construction. The specialty licenses are roofers, drywallers, painters, alarm systems installers, septic tank installers, etc. Journeyman consist of all the journeyman. Whether you are a mechanical journeyman or a electrical journeyman the experience requirements are the same. Here at Construction Seminars we are dedicated to Contractors and the Construction Industry. We want to be able to provide you with any service that may advance your business, or provide you with more knowledge regarding the industry. Click on the menu above to learn more about each topic. If you have further questions regarding the information provided, please contact our office.License Bonds | Bid Bonds | Performace Bonds | Payment Bonds Call Today For More Information 800-942-3212 Continuing Education Here at Construction Seminars we want your business to be successful. This is the reason we have started producing videos and classes designed to take your business to the next level. Contact our office if you are interested in buying a video or attending on of our classes. Click on the menu above to find out more information about each of the classes. Success In Business This is an all-in-one video for businesses. In this video we cover 10 different topics regarding starting a business, staying in business, and growing a business. This is a good video to own if you are starting out in business or you have an existing business. The instructor will cover different topics that will help your new or existing business become a success. Business Structures This video covers the different types of business structures. In the video we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of Sole Proprietors, General and Limited Partners, C-Corporations, S-Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. If you are having a hard time deciding what business structure is right for you, we highly recommend viewing this video. Customer Service This video is going to give you a new understanding of the importance of customer service. In the video we will be talking about different ways that you can create more than satisfied customers, which will in turn cause your business to grow. This video is good to show to all of your employees so they can understand the importance of Customer Service. Getting Work This video will show you new ways to get work. We will be discussing many different things people do not consider in relation to getting work, such as the importance of appearance and many other topics. This is a good video to start your business off with, or give you ideas for your exsting business CAD for Contractors Construction Seminars has put this video together to help contractors cut down on their architectural and engineering fees. Just think about how easy it would be to make changes to your own blueprints in your own time frame rather than waiting on an architect to make those changes for you. By the time you are finished walking through this video you will have acquired the necessary knowledge to start drawing your own prints. Estimating We offer this class once a month in Albuquerque. You will be instructed by a seasoned licensed contractor who is going to show you how to put together an estimate for successful contracting. He will break down all of the eliminates of the estimate and provide you with knowledge on how to make a complete and accurate estimate. This class is limited seating so call today for you reservations. Welcome To Construction Data Online Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Plumbing Education is Our Specialty! From codes to calculations... From mechanical and plumbing code seminars and contractor exam preparation, to the ACCA manual's, we can help you. For over 10 years we have assisted 1000's of tradesmen to become successful. We can help you too! Our HVAC/R Test Preparation Schedule... Schedule one of our monthly seminars in Texas or New Mexico, or we can assist you privately for any HVACR or plumbing exam anywhere! We have helped contractors in California, Colorado, Utah, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, and even the most difficult Block Master Mechanical Exam. Experior, PSI, ASI, and GITS licensing exams are our specialty! 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The test was indeed difficult but using your methods and advice I passed with flying colors. Thanks so much. Jim Hancock-Hancock Mechanical. "It was worth the 8 hour drive to attend your class. I passed the computer exam today! I won't forget your friendly help and expert knowledge." Thank you, Kam Tse, Texas, December 19, 2000 "The only preparation company sincerely dedicated to the success of plumbing and air-conditioning contractors..........Anywhere!" Norman Hines, President of T.E.A.M., Over 3000 Contractor Members "The letter read: Congratulations!..I knew after the first few minutes of the exam that I had already passed thanks to your extra effort. Thanks for your help and friendship. J Clark, Clark Air "Thank you for your dedication to staying up to date with the material. I will highly recommend your class to anyone taking the state exam." T. Dea "Your class paved the way for me......It is just not possible without a class like yours!" M. 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Lennox Corporation Culligan Water Systems Texas AC Contractors Association Roto-Rooter Georgia Electrification Council Lewis & Lambert Service Master Maddox AC, Tyler Century AC Supply Core Distributing Thermodyne Southland Industries Rescue-Rooter Associated Mechanical Contractors AMPAM American Service IAPMO Texas Rehabilitation Honeywell Construction Seminars Inc Service Experts LDI Heating Contractors Pegnato & Pegnato Comfort Systems USA Presbyterian Hospital Western Technical Institute San Jacinto College Carrier of Santa Fe Blue Dot Services Public Service Company of NM Metal Craft Dow Chemical El Paso Electric Insco Supply Metro Heating Gardner Zemke York, San Antonio How to Become Licensed In Texas For HVAC and Refrigeration Basically there are two steps that need to be done before you can become a licensed contractor Step 1 - License Application Before the state will allow you to take any exam you are required to fill out and submit the license application along with the license and test fees. The basic application consist of two parts. The "Contractors License Application" and the "Experience Verification Form" The Contractors License Application This form can be filled out be you, the applicant. On this form you will include your basic information, what license you are applying for, education information, and the last five years of work history. Remember that in order to be licensed you must have at least 36 months worth of experience within the past 5 years. Experience Verification Form This form is to be filled out be a person who can verify your 36 months of experience. On this form your reference needs to provide a detailed description of the type of work he or she can verify that you have. For more help on how to apply for the license, and the what the fees are check out the "License Application Checklist" Step 2 - Taking and Passing the Exams Once you have turned in your license application and the state has approved you for testing, you will receive a phone number to call so you can receive the test locations and dates. At this point you will be able to schedule your exam. Be sure to choose the closest date following one of our HVACR test preparation seminars. Once you have successfully passed your exams you will need to provide the state with your passing test scores, proof of insurance, and your license fees. 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