Jun 22, 2023
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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 […]
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Jun 16, 2023
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Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities. The Oakland A’s released renderings of their potential new ballpark in Las Vegas. Courtesy of Oakland Athletics This week the Buffalo Bills broke ground on the New Highmark Stadium in […]
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May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023 Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants to inform active licensees that after June 30, 2023, any licensee holding a C-8 (Concrete), C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning), C-22 (Asbestos Abatement), and D-49 (Tree Service), that does not have a Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance on file with CSLB […]
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Apr 27, 2023
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Manufacturing projects, such as the one that Turner Construction is building in Frederick, Colorado, were almost solely responsible for all nonresidential construction spending growth in February. Permission granted by Turner Construction Some are calling it the “modern day Industrial Revolution.” But whatever name you give it, contractors are talking about how to take […]
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Apr 05, 2023
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Each new year brings new and brilliant construction projects that will not only aid the country’s economic development but also improve job opportunities. Several construction projects are set to hit major development milestones and there are many highlights in store for the construction industry in the United States of America for the year 2023. Climate […]
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Apr 03, 2023
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Brief: Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is finally making it to projects, according to the CEOs of several major public construction companies. Additional federal money from the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act is also boosting the civil construction outlook, they said. “I think that’s really encouraging to see … the federal […]
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Mar 16, 2023
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New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, according to analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors. Permission granted by Associated Builders and Contractors Brief: Construction backlog increased 0.2 months to 9.2 months in February despite concerns around financing, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The backlog reading regained […]
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Feb 23, 2023
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Ultimate relaxation and personal style are high in demand. Bathroom design in 2023 will continue to build on themes emerging since 2020, including clean lines, easy-maintenance materials, and heavy doses of natural colors. At the same time, an underlying current is shifting our view of bathrooms from task-focused spaces to rooms designed for comfort. According […]
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Feb 23, 2023
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Easing mortgage rates caused builder confidence to jump for the second consecutive month, according to a National Association of Home Builders report. Scott Olson via Getty Images Brief: Easing mortgage rates caused builder confidence in the single-family sector to post its strongest Housing Market Index reading since September, according to the report, while other […]
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Feb 16, 2023
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We celebrate President’s Day in honor of George Washington, the first US President, who was born on February 22, 1732. Washington was one of Founding Fathers of the US, and he presided over the convention that drafted the Constitution. Like so many other Presidents that have come after him George Washington was not just […]
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