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Kitchen Trends 2025: What’s In, What’s Out

Aug 14, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

From retro-inspired hues to mixed materials, kitchens designed today are a touch of nostalgia and personality.   Kitchens in 2025 are becoming about self-expression, combined with playful sophistication. As such, the colors and materials homeowners choose are becoming important—and they’re moving beyond just white, according to the 2025 Kitchen Trends Report, produced by the National […]

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July 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Aug 07, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Lane, Wohlsen and Tutor Perini. Tutor Perini’s building subsidiary will work on Phase 2 of the Eagle Mountain Casino expansion south of Modesto, California. Courtesy of HBG Design   Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living […]

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Future in the Making: Top 10 Mega Projects Shaping Our World Beyond 2030

Jul 31, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Discover the world’s most ambitious mega-projects, set to redefine technology, infrastructure, and sustainability after 2030. Dive in to see how these groundbreaking initiatives are shaping our future! Mega projects represent the pinnacle of human ambition and engineering prowess, often involving colossal investments and extensive timelines. As we look beyond 2030, several monumental undertakings are set […]

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From red tape to green light: How California’s CEQA reforms will speed up projects

Jul 24, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Two new laws, which went into effect at the end of June, should fast track infill and other high-priority projects, writes a land use and environmental policy attorney.   The California Environmental Quality Act has long shaped the state’s development landscape, often entangling projects in lengthy permitting and litigation processes. That landscape has now shifted […]

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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity

Jul 17, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Firms expect a spike in starts, and a race to break ground. Construction crews install panels of the border wall on Nov. 26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. Border construction will be a likely benefactor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images via Getty Images   The One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]

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June 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Jul 11, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Walsh, Yates and Lunda. Rendering of an expanded Boeing campus in St. Louis, Mo., which will be built by Jacobs. Courtesy of Jacobs   Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moment when a […]

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4 Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Lessons From July 4th

Jul 03, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Independence was declared in 1776, but the Revolutionary War didn’t end until November of 1783. That makes it one of the longest wars in US history. For almost nine years, our founders claimed they were a nation before the rest of the world recognized it. They sewed flags and sang songs and laid down lives […]

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The 9 Coolest Pools in the World

Jun 25, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list     Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]

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California Assembly Advances Bill to Ease Financial Burden on Contractors

Jun 19, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Senate Bill 61, legislation aimed at helping California accelerate the construction of affordable housing and rebuilding from wildfire destruction, by easing financial strain on contractors. Authored by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), SB 61 would reduce the amount of money withheld from construction contractors and subcontractors on private […]

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5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

Jun 13, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.   Disputes over change orders don’t have to end up in court.   Contractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit. But the construction […]

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