May 28, 2026
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Unlike recent months, groundbreakings stretched beyond a handful of data center and energy megaprojects, according to Dodge Construction Network. An aerial view of members of the media and project partners visiting the construction site of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway on April 22, 2026, in Agoura Hills, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images […]
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May 21, 2026
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Putting together a winning bid proposal, or even a competitive one, takes knowledge and skill. It’s a bit more complicated than just putting some numbers together and hoping for the best. Good bid preparation requires a lot of time and effort and involves everything from reading and fully understanding the plans and specifications to accurately […]
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Apr 30, 2026
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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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Apr 21, 2026
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Circumstances can change quickly in any business environment, construction included. Contractors can take on a project that looks profitable on paper but ends up being a time and money pit because of something they overlooked during the bid process, unanticipated material increases, skilled worker shortages or other trades falling behind — the list goes […]
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Apr 16, 2026
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With the earth’s population continuing to soar, buildings have been growing higher and higher. Dense cities are dotted with cranes constructing new, magnificent skyscrapers. What if the future of cities is not further up toward the sky, but deep down in the ocean? Humans have explored underwater construction for many years, and construction techniques already […]
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Apr 01, 2026
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The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has learned of phone scams targeting CSLB licensees. In the scheme, an individual falsely identifying themselves as an employee of CSLB demands a license “activation” fee of up to $500 be paid immediately over the phone or the license will be cancelled. Please be advised that CSLB staff […]
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Mar 27, 2026
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Around 2020, homeowners started to get serious about accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Some efforts, for example in Los Angeles under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a […]
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Mar 19, 2026
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With IRS staff under pressure, developing internal processes and documenting fixed assets can avoid extended reviews and additional information requests, writes a construction accountant. Getty Images Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of accountancy RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction companies finally got the tax break they wanted, thanks to the […]
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Feb 12, 2026
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Suspension bridges have long held a remarkable place in human achievement. They blend practical utility with sweeping elegance, creating landmarks that connect more than just terrain. Standing beneath one for the first time evokes a sense of scale no photograph can truly capture. Cables arc skyward, meeting towers that seem to guard the crossing. The […]
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Jan 29, 2026
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Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals. Successful business relationships are based on trust, according to consultant Matt Verderamo. 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 are the author’s own. […]
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