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Contract Surety 11.07.2022

Avoid Disputes: Exclusion Clauses

  With the costs of labor and materials running high, builders find themselves in disputes over who takes the hit on cost increases. Conflicts between general and subcontractors and owners are running high—even ending in…
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Avoid Disputes: Exclusion Clauses
Contract Surety 11.07.2022

Revenue Management

  Milestone billing processes are an important way for contractors to manage invoice and payment cycles, ensuring cash flow. Current disruptions make nimble, milestone billing even more important then ever, though absorbing the revenue recognition…
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Revenue Management
Contract Surety 11.07.2022

Top Ten Causes of Claims

  Surprise? For the most part, claims and disputes tend to stem from the rush to move projects forward, although design, licenses and permits might not be finalized. Unfortunately, in the long run, the early…
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Top Ten Causes of Claims
Court Bonds 11.03.2022

Filing A Will in Probate Court?

  Families frequently—and mistakenly—believe that when a will exists, probate can be avoided upon the death of a loved one. The fact is, a will needs to be filed in probate court, and this is…
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Filing A Will in Probate Court?
ERISA 11.01.2022

Running Out of Money

  That’s a big worry the majority of retirement plan participants, according to industry surveys. Participants also indicate interest in establishing consistent monthly income streams, but plan sponsors are unsure how to go about providing…
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Running Out of Money
ERISA 11.01.2022

Conducting Due Diligence on Advisors

The responsibility of conducting due diligence on the retirement plan advisor is a daunting tasks for most plan sponsors. Without finance and investment experience, it can indeed be difficult to periodically review the performance of…
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Conducting Due Diligence on Advisors
Contract Surety 11.01.2022

Surviving and Thriving!

  Just two years before the great recession struck in 2008, Gary Schumal and Ron Plunk had set out to form their own construction company. Despite the challenges, their venture survived and thrived and is…
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Surviving and Thriving!
Contract Surety 11.01.2022

Good Hiring Practices

  Hiring, especially in construction, is tougher than ever. That’s why industry pros remind  us that good preparation is essential. Dedicating time to having your hiring infrastructure at the ready pays off in the long…
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Good Hiring Practices
Surety Bonds 10.30.2022

Bubbling Up for 2023

  Although many people have been opting to drink less, alcohol sales are anticipated to continue growing. Among the trends expected to drive alcohol consumption forward in 2023 are growth in home delivery, continued interest…
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Bubbling Up for 2023