Skilled Trades Compliance & Licensing Study

Q1: Which best describes you?

Independent contractor / Self-employed tradesperson

Small business owner (2-10 employees)

Employee at a larger construction company

Q2: What trade(s) do you work in? (Select all that apply)

Electrical

Q3: Which of the following apply to you or your team? (Select all that apply)

I am comfortable using work tools in English only

I personally would prefer a work tool available in another language

I work with people whose primary language is not English

I supervise or manage workers who would benefit from tools in another language

English is not my first language

Not sure / doesn't apply

Q4: How do you currently keep track of your licenses, certifications, and insurance documents? (Select all that apply)

Paper files ( home or office)

Physical wallet / truck

Spreadsheet or notes app

I don’t really have a system - I just remember

My employer keeps track of this

Q5: In the past 2 years, have any of these happened? (Select all that apply)

Missed or nearly missed a license or certification renewal

Had difficulty locating required documents required by: a General Contractor, an inspector, a building department or permitting office

Turned down a job because a credential or certification had expired

Had work delayed or questioned due to missing or expired documentation

Q6: What’s the MOST frustrating part of managing licenses, training or required paperwork? (Select all that apply)

Remembering different renewal dates

Understanding Which Continuing Education Courses I actually needed

Keeping track of required Continuing Education Credits

Finding time to complete required training

Keeping track of paperwork

Knowing where to find courses

Q7: How much time/month do you spend on compliance?

<1 hr

Q8: Which of the following have you experienced as a result of credential, training, or renewal timing issues? (Select all that apply)

Having to pull someone (or self) off an active job to complete training or certification

Losing or delaying work

Paying rush or expedited fees

Scrambling at the last minute to meet requirement

Extra administrative time or rework

Q9: How valuable would it be to reduce the time and stress involved in keeping your licenses, certifications, and renewals up to date?

Extremely valuable

Q10: What would have the biggest positive impact on how you manage your licenses, certifications, and compliance requirements? (Select up to 3):

Q10: What would have the biggest positive impact on how you manage your licenses, certifications, and compliance requirements? (Select up to 3):

Being able to stay ahead of renewal deadlines

Having one clear place to reference what’s required

Easier ways to keep track of completed training

Faster access to documents when needed

More clarity on CEU or training requirements

Less time spent on administrative tasks

Better oversight of employee/crew credentials

Reducing the risk of missed deadlines or expired documents

Q11: What would you pay monthly?

Prefer annual billing

Q12: Reasons you might NOT use a tool like this:

Too complicated