Jul 29, 2021
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July 28, 2021 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 […]
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Jul 22, 2021
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Although demand exceeds supply, there are a number of challenges for players looking to enter the space. Demand continues to exceed supply as more players express interest in the life sciences sector, according to industry analysts. “As we look forward, there’s nothing in our data that shows any change in the positive momentum that we’re […]
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Jul 15, 2021
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Past building disasters have led to enhanced codes and safety improvements for the construction of condos, hotels and other residential structures. As rescuers sift through the debris of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida, officials were hoping to find more survivors but now, they have shifted gears to finding […]
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Jul 08, 2021
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From depreciation and carrying forward losses to research and development credits, public contractors rely on an array of tactics to help minimize tax bills. A recent construction industry analysis revealed that public construction firms’ effective federal tax rates are among the lowest of any sector. The 19 largest profitable firms in the industry paid […]
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Jul 01, 2021
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The 4th of July means more than great BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. For me the 4th is a celebration of American leadership. No matter your political beliefs it’s hard to dispute that the United States is a leader in the world. As Ronald Reagan said, we cannot escape our destiny, […]
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Jul 01, 2021
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Brief: The Boring Co. is working on wider tunnels designed to transport large amounts of freight, Bloomberg reported. The new tunnels would be 21 feet in diameter, compared to the 12-foot-diameter tunnels TBC has built thus far. To date, the Elon Musk-owned company has focused on building tunnels to transport passengers, although moving freight has […]
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Jun 24, 2021
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Analogies between sports and business abound. Are people who excel at sports better at business? Sometimes they are. And it’s no coincidence. After all sports can develop habits that help business leaders succeed. Here are 7 striking parallels between sport and entrepreneurship. Tolerance for fear and uncertainty – Starting a business, asking for funding for […]
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Jun 03, 2021
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Permission granted by EcoPact Brief: A Baltimore contractor is trying out a new concrete formulation that’s designed to cut the material’s embodied carbon by 40% compared to ordinary Portland cement-based concrete, according to the product’s maker. Baltimore-based Belfast Valley Contractors is using EcoPact on Georgetown University’s 55 H Street 12-story residence hall, the first major Washington, […]
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May 27, 2021
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Memorial Day is America’s kick-off to summer, but it’s also a time to remember those who sacrificed their futures so that we could enjoy our present. Memory itself is a funny thing. It’s not always reliable, and it can color our lives in ways we don’t even realize. However, remembering our collective past–and especially those […]
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May 26, 2021
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The state awarded the San Diego Association of Governments nearly $12.1 million to complete the seven-mile San Marcos to Vista segment of the Inland Rail Trail. The funds, an Active Transportation Program grant from the California Transportation Commission, will allow officials to finish a two-mile gap on the trail. The project involves an area in […]
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