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2012 News Releases
 
Homeowners with property damage due to flooding and high winds are being cautioned on home repairs scams

 

2011 News Releases
 
10/07/11 - CCB adopts permanent rules exempting electrical and plumbing contractors from some residential continuing education

 
10/04/11 - Residential Continuing Education: Changes in Green and Sustainable Building Practices

 
10/04/11 - Understanding CCB's Residential Continuing Education Exemption for "No Touch" Rule

 
06/24/2011 - Big Changes Coming in Construction Contractors Board Dispute Resolution Services Program

 
01/19/2011 - CCB Sting surprises uncertified locksmiths and unlicensed contractors

 

2010 News Releases
 
12/10/2010 - CCB sends warning to property owners about recent tornado and storm damage

 

11/22/2010 - Portland Painter agrees to settlement with Department of Justice 
 
09/21/2010 - CCB Administrator named 1st Vice President of NASCLA 
 
09/13/2010 - CCB surprises uncertified locksmiths and unlicensed contractors 
 
08/02/2010 - Home Inspector Advisory Committee Members Needed

 
06/29/2010 - Need a locksmith? New laws require license and certification 
 
04/02/2010 - CCB sends warning to areas hit by high winds and rain 
 
 
 

2009 News Releases
 
11/16/09 - CCB sends warning to coastal areas 
 
08/04/2009 - CCB Issues Over $352,000 in Civil Penalties for Unlicensed Activity 
 
08/04/2009 _ CCB Quarterly Dispute Resolution Awards Total Over 3.5 Million 
 
05/26/2009 - Sunshine & Warm Weather: A Perfect Time for Home Improvements
 
 
 

2008 News Releases
 
12/23/2008 - CCB Reminds Homeowners of Scams after December Storm Damages... 
 
09/04/2008 - CCB ramps up investigation efforts statewide
 
09/04/2008 - CCB ramps up investigation efforts in Eugene/Springfield area
 
05/27/2008 - Governor appoints Southern Oregon Contractor to Construction Contractors Board
 
 

2007 News Releases
 
12/14/07 - Contractors Face Many Changes January 1st
 
12/04/2007 - December storms: CCB Reminds Homeowners about scams
 
07/19/2007 - Washington man arrested for theft aimed at elderly
 
06/23/2007 - Jury convicts man in construction fraud and identity theft case
 
06/14/2007 - CCB presents 5 common building or remodeling mistakes
 
03/28/2007 - CCB ramps up enforcement efforts against illegal construction 
 
03/16/2007 - CCB launches consumer-friendly website
 
01/08/2007 - Two New CCB Board Members Appointed
 
 

2006 News Releases
 
12/15/06 - December Storm Send Another CCB Reminder
 
11/9/06 - CCB Reminds Homeowners about Storm Damage Repair Scams
 
11/9/06 - Salem Contractor Indicted by Lincoln County Grand Jury
 
10/3/06 - Autumn Chill Reminds Homeowners of Those Last-Minute Fixes
 
10/3/06 - Enforcement Efforts Help Stop Illegal Construction Activity
 
9/21/06 - AG Myers Files Lawsuits Against Unlicensed Contractors
 
9/13/06 - CCB Launches "Mobile Web Site" for Industry Professionals
 
7/25/06 - CCB Revokes Contractor License
 
7/17/06 - CCB Releases Special Investigations Update
 
7/17/06 - Contractors Penalized by CCB for Violations
 
7/05/06 - CCB Issues Emergency License Suspension
 
6/9/06 - AG Meyers & CCB file lawsuits against two unlicensed contractors
 
6/8/06 - Construction Scams "drift" into town this summer
 
5/2/06 - Building Safety Week: May 7 -13
 
3/16/06 - Licensing Requirements for Material Suppliers
 
03/15/06 - CCB Adds Testing Subversion Rules
 
03/15/06 - CCB Will Require Some Contractors to Provide Larger Bonds
 
03/13/06 - CCB Investigation Leads to Jail Time-- Again
 
01/27/2006 - Construction Crime Investigator Retires
 
01/12/2006 - Construction Contractors Board Enhances Consumer Help Website
 
01/05/2006 - Bond Required for Public Works Projects
 
01/03/2006 - Responsible Bidder Determination Forms on the web
 
01/03/2006 - Building Accessible Home s: “Model Features List” now available
 
 
 
 

News Releases 2005 and earlier
 
11/02/2005 - Scam artists blow in with high winds and heavy rain
 
08/29/2005 - Construction Task Force Press Release
 
01/10/2005 - Two Contractors Appointed to Board
 
07/07/2005 - Changes regarding construction licensing requirements
 
02/01/2005  - CCB to Offer Help at Home Show
 
09/02/2004 - Liability Insurance Assistance Program for Contractors

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CCBLog - Current News
 
For the most current e-news and information, click here for the CCBLog 

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CCB Newsletter
Current Newsletter
The Construction Contractors Bulletin Board newsletter is now delivered in an electronic format only.
 
October 2011 
 
 
To subscribe to the electronic newsletter,
 
Visit:
http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/ccb_newsletter.
 
You can also subscribe by email by sending a message to: 
ccb_newsletter-request@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
 
Be sure to include the word 'subscribe' (no quotes) in the Subject or Body.

 

Newsletter Archive

The CCB offers the following past issues of the Bulletin Board newsletter on the website. The following issues are available to download:
 
 
Newsletters from 2011
 
July 2011 
 
April 2011 
 
January 2011 
 
 
Newsletters from 2010
 
 
 
 
 
Newsletters from 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newsletters from 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newsletters from 2007
 
2007 Legislative Guide (replaced the December 2007 newsletter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newsletters from 2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newsletters from 2005 and earlier
 
 
None for July 2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Archived Topics
Past Articles of Interest
 
Article on Licensed Developers
 
Licensed Developers: Three Simple Questions to Explain a Complex Issue  
 
Task Force on Construction Claims (CCTF) Legislative Wrap Up  
 
Task Force on Construction Claims (CCTF) Final Report
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Past Enforcement Reports
Civil Penaties April - June 2011 
 
Civil Penaties January - March 2011 
 
Civil Penalties October - December 2010 
 
Civil Penalties July - September 2010 
 
Civil Penalties April - June 2010 
 
Civil Penalties January - March 2010 
 
Civil Penalties October - December 2009 
 
Civil Penalties July - September 2009 
 
Civil Penalties April - June 2009 
 
Civil Penalties January - March 2009 
 
Civil Penalties October - December 2008
 
Civil Penalties July - September 2008
 
Civil Penalties April - June 2008
 
Civil Penalties January - March 2008
 
Civil Penalties October - December 2007
 
Civil Penalties July - September 2007
 
Civil Penalties April - June 2007
 
Civil Penalties January - March 2007
 
Civil Penalties October - December 2006
 
Civil Penalties July-September 2006
 
Civil Penalties April-June 2006
 
Civil Penalties January-March 2006
 
Civil Penalties 2005 Report
 
 
 

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Quick Facts
Numbers at a Glance

 Board Members:  9
 Employees:  79
 Number of Licensees:  39,801 (as of January 2011)
 License Fee (2-year):  $325.00
 09-11 Budget*:   $15,082,530
   
 * Funding Sources: License fees and 20% of civil penalties collected. No general fund money is used.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Who Are We?
The CCB is a state agency created in 1971 to regulate construction activities in Oregon. The agency is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.

What Do We Do?
The purpose of the CCB is to protect consumers by regulating contractors. Our vision is a fair, honest, and competitive construction industry providing improvements to real property in a manner that ensures consumer rights. Major functions include licensing contractors; investigating and resolving construction related disputes; investigating possible law violations; imposing sanctions against unlawful contractors and educating consumers and contractors on their rights and responsibilities.

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Homeshows and Event Schedule
For Consumer Education and Events Schedule including Homeshows click here.

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