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Surety Bonds 12.23.2020

Winning Bids: $9.2 Billion

Federal funding has been dedicated to constructing rural broadband networks. The competitive bidding process spurred ambitious project plans from a diversity of companies. Competitive Bidding: Important Work A $9.2 billion commitment by the Federal Communications…
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Winning Bids: $9.2 Billion
Contract Surety 12.23.2020

Innovation Grows: Carbon-Neutral Industrial Park in Reno

Construction begins in early 2021 on a zero-carbon footprint data center in Northern Nevada, with phase one scheduled for completion in early 2022. Exciting Possibilities: Green Technology Innovation and big thinking are behind many projects…
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Innovation Grows: Carbon-Neutral Industrial Park in Reno
Contract Surety 12.18.2020

New Beginnings: Renovating and Building Too

Across the country, states continue committing funds to begin long awaited projects. In New Jersey, a $190 million renovation effort to Newark Penn Station begins soon. Starting Immediately New Jersey has committed to a five-year,…
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New Beginnings: Renovating and Building Too
Contract Surety 12.18.2020

The Infrastructure Imperative

Maintenance is frightfully past due on infrastructure projects across the country. Disaster looms. Elected leaders in 2021 have this in common: the imperative to invest significantly in public works. Dig In For years, the American…
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The Infrastructure Imperative
Contract Surety 12.15.2020

Public Construction on the Drafting Table in Ohio

Capital budget plans, delayed by the coronavirus this spring, are underway, with $2.5 billion proposed for construction across the state. Time To Build: Schools, Colleges, Roads and More With interest rates low, officials are looking…
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Public Construction on the Drafting Table in Ohio
Contract Surety 12.11.2020

Constructions Begun: Perseverance In Boston

 A $31.1 million road construction project is underway in Boston! Delayed for decades, it will now incorporate the latest approaches to pedestrian and bike-friendly roads. Wide Sidewalks, Bike Lanes and a Roadway Revamp Too Scheduled…
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Constructions Begun: Perseverance In Boston
Contract Surety 12.05.2020

The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!

Though “hurry up and wait” has long been part of the mix in construction, the pandemic continues to put a whole new spin on what to work on, and when. Ambiguity and Optimism Too While…
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The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!
Contract Surety 11.29.2020

Tax Credit Available To Contractors: Why Not Try?

Contractors: it’s worth pausing to see if you qualify for a federal research and development tax credit. You may already be doing the work! Underutilized Credit The federal government provides a general business credit of…
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Tax Credit Available To Contractors: Why Not Try?
11.13.2020

Sign of Growth: $945 Million New Train Line Underway In Indiana

Inspired by big thinking and collaborative funding agreements, construction is underway on a $945 million commuter train line in Indiana. Making New Connections Toward construction of an 8-mile commuter train line—the West Lake Corridor Project—a…
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Sign of Growth: $945 Million New Train Line Underway In Indiana