Building Partnerships to Relieve Congestion?

Partnership—and coordinated effort? Hey, it could happen. Given the need to get the supply chain flowing, federal and state transportation agencies are cooperating to accelerate critical projects and relieve congestion. Here’s what’s underway in Southern California. California’s Ports The flood...

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Analytics: Building Big?

  Compared with the pre-pandemic megaproject starts of 2019, current big builds are fewer. Nonetheless, despite all the challenges and disruptions impacting the construction industry, billion-dollar building goes on.  Breaking Ground According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the first eight...

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Los Angeles Olympics: Builders Please

The 2028 Olympics give urgency to completing construction plans of all kinds throughout Los Angeles. Athletic venues, transportation and residences for competitors are all in need of attention. So are water and power supplies. Building Imperative For the second straight...

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Welcome In: Sacramento’s New School

Sacramento’s newest K-8 public school welcomed students back to school this fall, after the builders overcame the challenges of building through the disruptions of the pandemic—and even managed to shave $5 million off the budget.  Supply Chain Challenges? The Boldt...

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How Do Courts Appoint Administrators?

Typically, when a will is created, an executor is appointed to oversee the affairs of the deceased. If there is no will—or if the designated executor cannot fulfill the duties when the time comes—an administrator is appointed in probate court....

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Hospital Building Pushes Ahead  

Around the country, there is a lot of thought—and money—going into designing and building the hospitals of our near future. From glass-walled research facilities for catastrophic childhood diseases, to hospitals with more private rooms—and earthquake proofing, constructors are making it...

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Apple’s Building—A Lot!

Apple’s building a campus on the East Coast—and spreading out in other places too. Juicy building projects—and jobs are in the near future. Interesting! As you ponder Apple’s growth plan, consider your own. Surety line, anyone? $430 Billion Growth Plan...

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Probate Explained

Probate Explained Probate is not as scary as it can sometimes sound. Understanding the basics will take a weight off your shoulders if you are executing or administering a will. Even getting a probate bond doesn’t have to be hard....

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Paying The Bills: Administering Your Affairs

   Ever felt like your bills have a life of their own? It’s not so far-fetched a thought, since upon death, they keep coming—and need to be paid. Here are some tips for settling affairs. An Ounce of Prevention Of...

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Springing Forward: Construction Forecast

  As 2021 starts to gets its groove on, experts predict that the construction industry will be making up for lost time. Many contractors are likely to be hiring again—there could even be a labor shortage. Challenging But Good Times...

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