Jan 09, 2026
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Contractors should be aware of new state laws taking effect on January 1, 2026, that may impact their business operations, contracts, and licensing. These changes, passed during the 2025 legislative session, aim to strengthen consumer protections, improve enforcement, and clarify responsibilities across the construction industry. Assembly Bill 521 (Carrillo) – This bill clarifies […]
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Dec 23, 2025
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These seven lessons draw parallels between casual game play and real world business strategies. Monopoly is a generational classic that has brought families together for nearly a century. Although the board game makes for great recreational fun, playing Monopoly also has lessons for entrepreneurs and business leaders if they pay close attention. Here are 7 […]
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Nov 14, 2025
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Last month’s wins included a $600 million Arizona highway job, a $1.5 billion Philadelphia arena and part of the $550 billion U.S.-Japan AI infrastructure deal. The exterior of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Birmingham, Alabama-based Brasfield & Gorrie will lead a $398.5 million renovation on the facility. Retrieved from University of Florida on […]
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Oct 24, 2025
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The Dodge Momentum Index points to “stronger construction activity in late 2026 or early 2027,” said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. Aerial view of data centers in Ashburn, Va. Getty Images The construction planning pipeline surged once more to close out the summer, an indicator contractors could see new […]
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Oct 09, 2025
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Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including McDermott, Jacobs and Tutor Perini. The Cheniere Energy liquefied natural gas plant on Feb. 10, 2025 in Port Arthur, Texas. Monkey Island LNG is one of the new plants that will start construction amid the Trump administration’s push […]
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Oct 02, 2025
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California, a state known for its diverse culture and lively cities, is also notorious for its sky-high real estate prices and ever-increasing property taxes. In recent years, California homeowners have been brainstorming different ways to ease the tax burden. One trick that’s gaining traction? Building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Not only do ADUs offer extra […]
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Jul 31, 2025
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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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Jul 24, 2025
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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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Jul 17, 2025
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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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Jun 19, 2025
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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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