Jul 17, 2025
california contractor insurance, construction news, contractor general liability insurance, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
Jun 19, 2025
california contractor insurance, construction news, contractor general liability insurance, contractor news, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
Jun 13, 2025
california contractor insurance, commercial general liability insurance, construction news, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
May 22, 2025
commercial general liability insurance, construction news, contractor news
Ancient Roman concrete is incredibly durable, even more so than modern concrete. Scientists have long wondered what gave it its incredible strength. One team may have cracked the mystery — focusing on tiny white flecks once seen as imperfections. It’s one of the great mysteries of archaeology: how did the Romans create concrete so strong […]
Read more
Apr 17, 2025
commercial general liability insurance, construction news, contractor news, insurance for contractors
Three months after the Palisades Fire began, the rebuilding process is underway in the hard-hit Los Angeles neighborhood. The first building permits were issued just 57 days after the fire ignited—significantly faster than recovery timelines following other major California wildfires. By comparison, the first permits were issued 123 days after the Camp Fire and 230 […]
Read more
Apr 03, 2025
california contractor insurance, commercial general liability insurance, construction news, insurance for contractors
Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Mortenson, HITT and Flintco. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host events for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. AECOM has been chosen as the venue infrastructure partner for the event. Courtesy of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games […]
Read more
Mar 10, 2025
california contractor insurance, commercial general liability insurance, insurance for contractors, small business, small business news
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 […]
Read more
Feb 20, 2025
california contractor insurance, construction news, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
Feb 13, 2025
california contractor insurance, construction news, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
Feb 03, 2025
california contractor insurance, construction news, contractor general liability insurance, insurance for contractors
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 […]
Read more
