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Contract Surety 02.23.2023

Progress: Green Building and Technology

  The construction industry is changing and there are many tangible signs of progress to be celebrated. Experts share highlights, and remind us of the helpful role data and technology play in achieving positive—and profitable—outcomes….
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Progress: Green Building and Technology
Contract Surety 02.23.2023

Inflation Cooling But Material Costs Rising

  These are the predictions of analysts based on a new global construction report from Linesight. Overall, although it is anticipated that the construction industry will experience contraction from 2023-2026, expectations remain high that public…
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Inflation Cooling But Material Costs Rising
Court Bonds 02.19.2023

You Probably Already Started…

  When you open a bank account, or participate in the company sponsored retirement plan, you most likely named a beneficiary. Good news: in essence, you’ve already begun your estate plan. Keep going with these…
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You Probably Already Started…
Court Bonds 02.19.2023

Heggstad Petitions Explained

  Trusts are very useful tools in estate planning: in addition to helping us gift assets to others, they allow us to make arrangements for our own care as we age. Once a trust is…
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Heggstad Petitions Explained
Contract Surety 02.18.2023

Avoid Desperate Decisions

  Spring is coming—and with it, anticipation of the increasingly uphill battle of hiring in construction. Experts advise getting a jump start on preparations. Here are tips to help clarify job descriptions, position your company’s…
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Avoid Desperate Decisions
Contract Surety 02.18.2023

Civil Construction: Profitability?

  Analysis of the CFMA’s 2021 Annual Financial Survey finds reason for optimism for civil construction: profitability is on the rise. Industry experts say that even more is possible—with attention to overcoming common internal performance…
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Civil Construction: Profitability?
Court Bonds 02.08.2023

Make A Balance Sheet

  Having details about assets—and debts—documented and handy is a great jumping off point for estate planning. With a balance sheet in hand, it’s easier to get appropriate estate planning assistance. It’s also easier to…
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Make A Balance Sheet
Court Bonds 02.08.2023

Defining The Terms: Estate Planning

  Among the reasons why it can feel daunting to take action and create an estate plan is the terminology. With help from experts, here are definitions of words associated with estate planning. Understanding them…
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Defining The Terms: Estate Planning
Contract Surety 02.08.2023

Facebook vs LinkedIn?

Facebook vs LinkedIn? Although Facebook remains the most frequently used social media platform around the world, some construction business experts are encouraging contractors to pay more attention to the unique marketing potential of LinkedIn. Here…
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Facebook vs LinkedIn?