Contractors of Colorado Announces Pittsburgh Paints as Official Painting Product Sponsor
The new partnership brings premium paint products, industry expertise, educational opportunities, and dedicated local support to Colorado’s growing construction and trades community. LONE TREE, COLORADO | October 2026 Contractors of Colorado is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Pittsburgh Paints, naming the company the Official Painting Product Sponsor of Contractors of Colorado. This […]
Best Colorado Contractor License Exam Prep Classes (2026)
The best Colorado contractor license exam prep for most people is a live class with the books included, and our Class C course in Lone Tree and Loveland is the one we recommend. We run it, so every provider below is listed only with what it publishes on its own site, checked October 30, 2026. […]
Building Department Spotlight: Denver – A Q&A on the Residential GC License and the Supervisor Certificate
Building Department Spotlight: Denver – A Q&A on the Residential GC License and the Supervisor Certificate Every building department in Colorado runs its own show. There is no state wide residential general contractors license. Denver has a reputation among contractors as one of the toughest to work with, so I picked up the phone and […]
Why Trade Professionals Are Joining Contractors of Colorado And Winning More Jobs
Why Trade Professionals Are Joining Contractors of Colorado And Winning More Jobs If you run a trade business in Colorado, you already know the hard part isn’t the work. You’re good at your work. The hard part is everything around it: getting found by homeowners, earning trust before you’ve even shaken a hand, keeping leads […]
Shop Class Was Killed, the Boomers Are Leaving, and PE Is Cashing In. America’s Skilled Trades Crisis Is Here.
Shop Class Was Killed, the Boomers Are Leaving, and PE Is Cashing In. America’s Skilled Trades Crisis Is Here. I’m going to try to put into words what many in the trades and increasingly homeowners, businesses, and communities are feeling. The following is my opinion, shaped by direct conversations with hundreds of trade professionals and […]
Masterclass: How Colorado Contractors Can Use Local Podcasts to Drive SEO
Masterclass: How Colorado Contractors Can Use Local Podcasts to Drive SEO Hey there, I’m Cooper, the Strategic Growth Advisor for Contractors of Colorado. I help contractors streamline their marketing, win more jobs and scale their businesses. My background includes extensive experience in corporate communications, where I supported a $1B AUM Financial Advisory firm, and most […]
20 Must-Know Marketing Terms for Contractors
20 Must-Know Marketing Terms for Contractors At Contractors of Colorado, we help blue-collar business owners win more jobs and scale through smart, strategic marketing. Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, roofer, or remodeler — we break down what actually works in today’s market. Most contractors get bombarded with jargon. SEO this. Branding that. CRM, CTA, ROI […]
15 Ways Colorado Contractors Can Improve Their Crew’s Professionalism and Customer Impressions
15 Ways Colorado Contractors Can Improve Their Crew’s Professionalism and Customer Impressions It’s the Little Things That Make a Big Difference. Your crew is more than just a team doing a job—they’re the most visible representation of your company and your brand. Every interaction, every appearance, and every small decision on a job site communicates […]
25 Things Every Contractor Should Consider Before and After Landing a Large Project
25 Things Every Contractor Should Consider Before and After Landing a Large Project Every contractor dreams of landing a big job—whether it’s $20,000 or $2,000,000. But big projects can either transform your business or strain it. Success comes from preparing before you sign the contract and leveraging the project after completion. Here’s a contractor’s complete […]
How Contractors Should Respond to Leads
How Contractors Should Respond to Leads You just got a lead in the door—what happens next? Most contractors either jump in too hot and scare the lead away, or they wait too long and let the opportunity go cold. Responding to leads isn’t about being pushy or passive—it’s about having a clear process. Every lead […]