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Contract Surety 07.24.2023

Building For The Cloud? Data Centers!

  It turns out that all the data in our “cloud based storage,” has to actually live in a tangible space–built by contractors, including, of course, electricians. As our technology usage in life and on…
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Building For The Cloud? Data Centers!
Contract Surety 07.10.2023

Pay Day?

  Even in a slower economy, the demand for contractors remains strong overall, especially on projects involving public funding. However, the combination of labor shortages, pay expectations and shifts in compliance and human resource practices…
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Pay Day?
Contract Surety 07.07.2023

Can You Make More Money?

    Since it’s typical for contractors to be churning along at or near capacity, the question of how to generate more profit, can indeed be perplexing. Finance experts remind us however that it is…
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Can You Make More Money?
Contract Surety 06.29.2023

2023: So Far, So Good?

  For contractors, the answer likely lies in whether or not you are getting in on publicly funded work related to manufacturing and infrastructure. In contrast to strong gains in these sectors, work in the…
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2023: So Far, So Good?
Contract Surety 06.29.2023

What Did You Say? Change Order Disputes!

  Disputes are bad for business–obviously. Nonetheless, sometimes avoiding them is easier said than done in the contracting business. Insiders share tips on preventing shifting plans from spiraling into costly and disruptive disputes.   Stop…
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What Did You Say? Change Order Disputes!
Contract Surety 06.22.2023

Mini Excavators: Rent or Buy?

  Size, versatility and endless attachment options make mini excavators a go to for many contractors. Nonetheless, the “rent or buy” decision making can be head scratching. Business plans, emergent opportunities, the lure of shiny…
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Mini Excavators: Rent or Buy?
Contract Surety 06.22.2023

Roller Coaster Ride: Material Costs

  Though the pandemic related disruptions and associated rising costs of materials peaked in 2022, analysts recommend contractors “keep their seatbelts fastened,” as demand is likely to make estimating material costs feel like a  roller…
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Roller Coaster Ride: Material Costs
Contract Surety 06.15.2023

Slow Down: Takeoff

  Though it’s tempting to rush right through takeoff and onto estimation, it’s best to exert extra care at takeoff. Without a strong foundation, projects can go awry fast, impacting the bottom line and even…
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Slow Down: Takeoff
Contract Surety 06.15.2023

Bidding To Win

  Estimation errors, failure to understand the plans or address aspects of the application and mistakes related to the bond requirement can all lead to rejection. You could even end up regretting a win, if…
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Bidding To Win