OR General Contractor case studies
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The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license is the state credential that lets a business legally offer or perform construction work for compensation in Oregon, and the CCB general contractor exam is the knowledge test tied to that licensing process. The credential is aimed at owners and qualifying individuals of construction businesses - from sole proprietors and handyman operations to remodeling and new-home builders - who need to show they understand Oregon contractor law, business and consumer-protection obligations, and basic construction and safety knowledge. The OR General Contractor case studies are 5 cases and about 2,884 words.
1The $18,000 Handyman and the Missing CCB Number
Marisol owns a 1968 ranch house in Salem, Oregon. She hires Randy, who advertises as 'Randy's Fix-It,' to convert her attached garage into a bedroom and build a 10-by-16-foot deck.
635 words, about 3 min2Door-to-Door Siding Contract and the Three-Day Cancel
On a Saturday afternoon, a salesperson for Cascade Exteriors knocks on Alan's door in Eugene. Alan did not invite the visit.
553 words, about 3 min3Change Order by Text and the Final Payment Holdback
Northwest Builders, a licensed general contractor, signs a 120,000 fixed-price contract with Priya for a 400-square-foot addition to her Portland home. The contract includes the CCB number, a written-change-order clause requiring signed change orders, and a clause allowing 'substitution of equal-quality materials.' During framing, Priya texts the project manager: 'Please add two 2-by-4 skylights in the vaulted ceiling and use the same window brand.' Northwest installs the skylights but uses a different siding brand, saying it is equal quality.
605 words, about 3 min4Deck Ledger, Guardrail, and Stair Geometry
After a home inspection, Dana contracts with a licensed contractor to replace a 10-by-16-foot deck on her 1978 house in Bend. The new deck is 12 feet above grade at the outer edge.
562 words, about 3 min5Six-Foot Trench, Spoils at the Edge, and an Unlocated Fiber Line
Ridgeline Construction is adding a foundation for a two-story addition behind a 1950s home in Medford. The crew excavates a 6-foot-deep, 24-foot-long trench for the footing along the property line.
529 words, about 3 min