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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Mar 12, 2026
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Realtor.com/Getty Images When billionaire Mark Zuckerberg bought a new $170 million megamansion on Miami’s infamous Indian Creek Island earlier this month, the purchase was hailed as being the most expensive residential real estate transaction to ever take place in Miami-Dade County. However, while the 41-year-old Meta founder’s splashy new dwelling—which is located just a few […]
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Feb 12, 2026
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Hint: Tile and texture will be huge. A new year means a new trend cycle, and while any designer will tell you not to let popular looks rule the entire design of your house, following the latest and greatest in design is still a good way to inspire new ideas in certain rooms, like the […]
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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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