Featured in this edition:
- RMO Agency 20 Year Anniversary!
- Changes To Workers’ Comp
- Construction in Spring
- Refer A Friend & Get Paid
Celebrating 20 Years of Service – RMO Agency
This year marks 20 years of service for RMO Agency, a milestone that reflects two decades of dedication to helping contractors build businesses, obtain licenses, and grow successful companies in the construction industry. What started as an idea to help contractors navigate the licensing process has grown into a company that has helped over a thousand contractors open their businesses and move their careers forward.
Over the past 20 years, RMO Agency has focused on more than just licensing. The company has built its reputation on ongoing support, compliance guidance, education, and long-term relationships. Contractors and RMOs who work with RMO Agency are not just clients — they become part of a community focused on growth, professionalism, and doing business the right way.
The team behind RMO Agency plays a major role in its success. From licensing and compliance to accounting and customer support, every department works together to help contractors succeed and stay compliant while growing their businesses.
Reaching 20 years is an important achievement, but the mission remains the same: help contractors succeed, build strong relationships, and continue providing value and service to the construction community for many years to come.
Will You Still Be Exempt? Understanding Proposed Workers’ Compensation Changes
In 2028, the state is changing worker’s comp requirements and it will require most contractors to carry worker’s comp insurance.
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is proposing new exemption eligibility criteria for contractors who currently operate without workers’ compensation insurance. After extensive discussions with industry stakeholders, reviewing past studies, and analyzing licensing and workers’ compensation data, CSLB is working to tighten the requirements for exemption eligibility. The big question many contractors should now be asking is: Will you still be exempt?
Under the proposed criteria, only individual owner licensees will qualify — not corporations, partnerships, LLCs, or tribes. Contractors also cannot have a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) or a registered home improvement salesperson associated with the license. In addition, certain classifications such as concrete, HVAC, asbestos abatement, roofing, and tree service will not be eligible for exemption at all.
Contractors seeking exemption will also be required to complete an attestation acknowledging workers’ compensation laws and penalties, submit a business plan demonstrating why they qualify for the exemption, and pay a filing or recertification fee.
These changes could affect many contractors who currently operate as exempt. If these rules are implemented, many license holders may no longer qualify and will need to obtain workers’ compensation coverage. Now is the time to review your license structure and determine: Will you still be exempt?
This was discussed in the CSLB board meeting in March of this year. Click the link below to read over the entire meeting. Or skip to page 81 to read about the changes to worker’s comp requirements. Note it is page 81 of the packet, but page 89 in the PDF navigation.
California Construction Industry in Spring: Opportunities and Challenges
Spring is typically one of the busiest seasons for the California construction industry, as weather improves and new projects begin after winter planning and permitting cycles. In 2026, the California construction market is entering the spring season with cautious optimism, steady demand, and several industry challenges that contractors should be aware of.
Many contractors across California expect construction activity to grow or remain strong in 2026, with infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects continuing to drive much of the work statewide. Housing demand also remains high, although high interest rates and building costs continue to slow some residential construction projects.
At the same time, the industry continues to face challenges such as labor shortages, material costs, and economic uncertainty. These factors are causing some developers and project owners to delay or scale back projects, making the market steady but more cautious than in previous years.
Despite these challenges, spring 2026 still brings many opportunities for contractors, especially in infrastructure, multifamily housing, and public projects. Contractors who stay compliant, manage costs carefully, and build strong business relationships are likely to continue finding opportunities throughout the year.
Overall, the California construction industry this spring can be described as steady, competitive, and full of opportunity for contractors who are prepared and positioned for growth.
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