Bid Bonds: A Cautionary Tale
What could happen when you use the wrong bid bond form for a federal contract? The bid could be rejected. Ouch! Deemed Non-responsive Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a decision concerning the use…
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A Successful Appeal—and Recovery of Costs Incurred
A Successful Appeal—and Recovery of Costs Incurred When an appeals court overturns a judgment, the appellant may be able to recover appeal bond premiums. Consider the case of TCL Communication’s successful appeal of a $110…
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Travel Agencies: increased Business Ahead?
Many of us are longing for a get-away and even researching the possibilities for the year ahead. With the logistics of safe travel top of mind, more people are likely to seek expertise from travel…
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Bound To Deal Junk?
To say the least, some retailers are succeeding during the pandemic by delivering a lot of new belongings to customers across the country. Stuck at home, consumers with means are shopping. What’s happening with all…
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Scams Are On The Rise: Protect The Elderly!
If you are responsible for the well-being of an elderly person, now is a good time to update safety measures aimed at increasing protection against scams and identity theft. Guardians and Conservators: Take Extra…
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What are VA Fiduciary Bonds?
The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) cares for, serves and honors America’s veterans. The VA’s “fiduciary program” provides oversight of benefits for the most vulnerable veterans—those who cannot manage their benefits on their…
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Experts Predict Growth: Prepare to Build-and Bid
The outlook for major spending on infrastructure is strong—regardless of election results. For contractors, now is the time to prepare for growth. Optimism from Market Analysts One strong indicator for growth is that the…
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Understanding Estates and Estate Bonds: Advice for Families
Understanding Estates and Estate Bonds: Advice for Families “You can’t take it with you”—is frequently cautioned among family and friends. Yet, many of us can’t seem to bring ourselves to plan ahead for our valuables….
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BIM Results Highlight The Importance of Partnering
New research demonstrates the success of building information modeling (BIM). It is especially effective when everyone on the project team is committed to it—and partnering effectively. The Impact of Embracing BIM Many contractors are…
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