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News Releases

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


CCBLog - Current News

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


CCB Newsletter

Current Newsletter The Construction Contractors Bulletin Board newsletter is now published three times per year. The newsletter is mailed to all licensed contractors and posted on this web site. July 2009 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 2009 March 2009 Newsletters from 2008 November 2008 June 2008 March 2008 Newsletters from 2007 2007 Legislative Guide (replaced the December 2007 newsletter) August 2007 April 2007 January 2007 Newsletters from 2006 October 2006 July 2006 April 2006 January 2006 Newsletters from 2005 and earlier October 2005 None for July 2005 April 2005 January 2005 October 2004


Archived Topics

Past Articles of Interest Article on Licensed Developers Licensed Developers: Three Simple Questions to Explain a Complex Issue


Past Enforcement Reports

Civil Penalties 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 Special Investigative Unit (SIU) SIU 2005 Report

Quick Facts

Numbers at a Glance

Board Members:	9
Employees:	81
Number of Licensees:	46,297 (as of February 2008)
License Fee (2-year):	$260.00
05-07 Budget*:	$15,361,000

* Funding Sources: License fees and civil penalties. 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.