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Tax tips for small business owners

Mar 10, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Discuss these ideas with your tax professional to potentially reduce your tax liability for this year and beyond. Small business owners are often looking for ways to minimize their company’s tax liability. That may mean evaluating your company’s current financial performance and adjusting your tax strategy accordingly, taking advantage of tax-friendly pass-through provisions. Whatever your […]

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February 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Feb 28, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including PCL, Stantec and Granite. A rendering of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project’s forthcoming acute care tower in Halifax, Nova Scotia. PCL will work on the project as part of a joint venture. Courtesy of PCL Construction   Contractors […]

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The World’s Most Beautiful Architecture

Feb 20, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Architecture stands at the cross-section of art, technology, and humanity. At the most basic level, it shelters us, and on the grandest level, it seeks to inspire and awe. Whether inspired to honour their religious beliefs, house their pursuit of knowledge, or pay tribute to the grandeur of their monarchs, mankind has for centuries been […]

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Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year

Feb 13, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Contractors expect activity to pick up over the next six months amid renewed confidence since the presidential election, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Construction workers help build a condo tower using steel rebar on Feb. 10, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images via Getty Images   Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.4 months […]

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January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Feb 03, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull. Trumbull, Fay, S&B Construction and Wagman Heavy Civil will help build the new Long Bridge rail project between Virginia and Washington, D.C. Retrieved from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.   Contractors thrive on new business […]

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Ultra-thin solar ‘coating’ can turn phone cases and EVs into mini power generators

Jan 30, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. The new thin layer of solar film is 27% efficient when converting sunlight into energy — compared with the approximate 22% efficiency of silicon panels on the market today. (Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images) […]

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2 steps to boost your win rate

Jan 23, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals. Successful business relationships are based on trust, according to consultant Matt Verderamo. Stock Photo via Getty Images   Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions […]

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New CSLB Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders

Jan 16, 2025 (0) comment

Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is advising licensees, applicants, and other stakeholders of key legislative updates following the implementation of Senate Bill 1455 (Ashby, 2024). This bill, effective January 1, 2025, extends the Board’s “sunset” date from 2025 to 2029 and makes other changes to the law, which are described below. […]

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New CSLB Law Changes in 2025

Jan 16, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders As we begin 2025, several significant legal changes in California will affect contractors, employers, and freelancers. From increased thresholds for unlicensed work to enhanced protections for freelance workers, these updates are critical for staying compliant and avoiding penalties. Here’s a summary of the most important […]

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What’s the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?

Jan 10, 2025 (0) comment , ,

Out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least 10 deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings, and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents across the county. Despite the efforts of thousands of firefighters, the biggest blazes remain mostly or totally uncontained – with weather conditions and the underlying impact of […]

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