I am trying to start a new 2 man frame shop. I have built my home, read everything written on timber frames, attended guild workshops, raisings, and a conference. I have my engineering liscence and my partner is a skilled finish carpenter. My problem is, I can't get a general Contractor's liscence here in my state. The state says I can design and engineer the frame. They also will allow me to cut it, but I can't raise it w/o a general liscence. I know people are bringing in crews to raise frames from out of state who do not have in state general liscences. How are they doing it? Is there a way I can structure my business to cut and raise the frames. It doesn't seem to matter if the house has a general according to the state.