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How to file your PCAB License Application? Article rated 4.2/5.0
·        Accomplish the PCAB Application Forms properly. ·        Submit to the Public Assistance Desk (PAD) for th...
What are the minimum requirements corresponding to each PCAB License category? Article rated 4.2/5.0
In determining a contractor's category, his qualifications must satisfy all the minimum requirements, corresponding to the classification and  category  applied for, quantified and rated acc...
Is the Written Examination for Authorized Managing Officers (AMOs) or Proprietors a requirement? Article rated 3.3/5.0
Yes. As a prerequisite to the filing of a New License Application, the nominated AMO or Proprietor shall first undergo and pass a written examination. (PCAB Board Resolution No. 183 series of 2011)
Is it a requirement for an AMO/Proprietor undergo the two (2) day AMO Seminar? Article rated 3.5/5.0
Yes. All AMOs/Proprietors shall undergo a two (2) day course. The completion of such course with submission of proof thereof is a prerequisite for license renewal for the license year 2012/2013. The A...
Is it a requirement for Contractors to undergo Safety Training? Article rated 3.5/5.0
Yes. All contractors must complete a 40 hour safety training course. The completion of such a course is a prerequisite for license renewal for the license year 2012/2013. (PCAB Board Resolution No. 43...
What are the types of contractors license? Article rated 3.3/5.0
a)   Regular license - issued to a domestic construction firm (a Filipinos sole -proprietorship or a partnership/corporation with at least 60% Filipino equity) b)   Special Licens...
What changes may be instituted on a contractor's license? Article rated 3.7/5.0
A contractor may apply/request for the following changes in his contractor’s license:   ·        Category upgrading ·  &nb...
What is meant by a license category? Article rated 3.4/5.0
Category is the graded level of aggregate capability of a contractor with respect to his principal classification and is based on pre-determined qualification criteria which include financial capacity...
What is meant by license "classification"? Article rated 3.2/5.0
"Classification" means the area of operation that a contractor can engage in based on the technical experience of his Sustaining Technical Employee. There are three main contracting classifications in...
Where to file? Article rated 3.6/5.0
Applications for contractor's license may be filed directly with the PCAB Office (personally or through duly authorized representative) or through the regional/provincial offices of the DTI-Regional O...
Who may file? Article rated 3.3/5.0
Persons/entities who intend to undertake or engage into construction contracting activities
What are the Requirements for a PCAB License ? Article rated 4.5/5.0
The PCAB license requirements are set out in the License Application Form. These requirements are as follows: A. LEGAL 1.     Affidavit of Attestation and General Information 1....
How much is the cost of a PCAB license? Article rated 3.0/5.0
The PCAB Fee Structure is attached.
What is the PCAB address and contact number? Article rated 4.2/5.0
The office of PCAB is at 5th Floor, Executive Center Building, 369 Sen. Gil Puyat (Buendia) cor Makati Avenue, Makati City. Telephone Nos: (02) 895 4258; (02) 895 4220
Why is there new PCAB rule that requires seminars before renewing? Article rated 3.7/5.0
PCAB Board Resolution 435 series of 2011 requires all AMOs to undergo a 2 day seminar. The 16-hour AMO Course shall cover laws and regulations pertinent to the construction industry on the National Bu...
Who must have a PCAB License? Article rated 3.9/5.0
All contractors, including sub- and specialty contractors as well as project owners constructing without the services of a contractor (subject to the “personal use” exemption dealt with se...
What is a contractor? Article rated 3.3/5.0
The term “Contractor” is defined as follows in RA 4566 (The Contractors’ License Law). "Contractor" is deemed synonymous with the term "builder" and, hence, any person who undertakes...
Who/what is exempt from having a PCAB license? Article rated 3.2/5.0
Public personnel — The Act shall not apply to an authorized representative of the Republic of the Philippines or any incorporated town, city, province, or other municipal or political corporatio...
Who qualifies to be an Autorized Managing Officer (AMO) Article rated 4.6/5.0
An Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) of a contractor is the duly nominated senior management executive empowered to render general management and administrative decisions (the ability to hir...
How can I apply to be a contractor when I am just starting out and have limited resources to do constrcution works? (1 service vehicle, 100K revolving capital, 1 permanent foreman and 2 skilled workers) Article rated 4.8/5.0
You may apply for Category Trade which is neither burdensome nor difficult. You only require a Php45K networth and there is no requirement to have a Sustaining Technical Employee (STE). For the rest a...
How long does processing of a New PCAB License Application take and when will I receive my License Certificate Article rated 4.3/5.0
In terms of the Citizens Charter as well as PCAB Board Resolution No. 086, Series of 2011, a period of 10 days is allowed for processing. However this would largely depend on the response time of veri...
Who must secure a PCAB license Article rated 5.0/5.0
All contractors, including sub- and specialty contractors as well as project owners constructing without the services of a contractor (subject to the “personal use” exemption dealt with se...
Must construction contracting services be included in the Purposes of a Corporation in its Articles of Incorporation in order to apply for a PCAB license? Article rated 5.0/5.0
  Yes, it must be included. Under the Corporation Code, corporations may only engage in activities that has been authorized in terms of its Primary and Secondary Purposes. Acting outside th...
What is the validity period of a Regular Contractors' license? Article not rated yet
All licenses issued by the Philippine contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) are valid from date of issuance up to 30 June of the same Construction Financial Year (CFY) it was issued in. Rule 6 (Secti...
How can I submit a Financial Statement if my company was just incorporated and has not engaged in business? Article rated 5.0/5.0
In the case of a newly registered corporation (or a corporation that has not engaged in any business activities whatsoever) a Pre-Operation Financial Statement signed by a BOA accredited CPA is requir...
 

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 How can I submit a Financial Statement if my company was just incorporated and has not engaged in business? 2013-01-29 23:56:49
 What is the validity period of a Regular Contractors' license? 2013-01-28 22:24:41
 Must construction contracting services be included in the Purposes of a Corporation in its Articles of Incorporation in order to apply for a PCAB license? 2013-01-16 15:42:57
 Who must secure a PCAB license 2012-12-26 12:50:08
 How long does processing of a New PCAB License Application take and when will I receive my License Certificate 2012-07-13 14:05:14
 How can I apply to be a contractor when I am just starting out and have limited resources to do constrcution works? (1 service vehicle, 100K revolving capital, 1 permanent foreman and 2 skilled workers) 2012-06-16 15:50:42
 

 
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