Feb 01, 2024
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen recently announced that $3 billion in funding has been secured to begin construction of the Las Vegas to Southern California high-speed rail project. According to a news release, the funding for the Brightline West high-speed rail system comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. According to Brightline, the expected travel time between […]
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Jan 18, 2024
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Heading into 2024, the Contractors State License Board wants to remind licensees of new laws taking effect in the new year. SB 630 (Dodd) This bill requires CSLB licensees and applicants to provide an email address, if available, when they obtain and renew licenses. The email addresses are not subject to disclosure under the California […]
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Jan 18, 2024
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Energy-harvesting glass, self-driving excavators and modified wood that’s stronger than steel shared the spotlight in Las Vegas last week. The focus of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show showcased ways artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technology can boost productivity while also reversing environmental impacts and future-proofing industries like construction and agriculture. “The construction industry has laid […]
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Jan 11, 2024
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All too often, business owners get so caught up in the day-to-day adrenaline of running their business that they forget to step back. There is great power to strategic planning. It is possible to grow at high speed after learning how to properly plan and strategize for the upcoming year. But getting started can be […]
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Dec 30, 2023
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When the clock strikes twelve, the last thing you want is to be caught without something to drink. And what better way to commemorate the moment the ball drops and set the tone for the year ahead than with a special toast. So in order to help you not be the one hanging this New […]
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Dec 19, 2023
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The team of academic and government scientists will test the use of molten sulfur and lunar dust to create waterless concrete for 3D printing on the moon. The moon rising over NASA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The agency has been working to research materials for construction in space. Courtesy of NASA Brief: Ahead of […]
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Dec 14, 2023
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Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders. A Turner JE Dunn JV will provide preconstruction and construction services for the $1.2 billion Austin Convention Center project. Courtesy of Turner Construction Project awards are the lifeblood of every construction firm, as they indicate new work […]
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Dec 01, 2023
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Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring. A bulldozer prepares land earlier this year for an $11 billion Texas Instruments’ semiconductor plant in Lehi, Utah. Experts say that spending on manufacturing facilities will spill over to other project types as […]
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Nov 16, 2023
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Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders. Project awards are the lifeblood of every construction firm, as they indicate new work and future revenue. Here, we track the top project wins recently announced by the country’s biggest contractors, ranging from energy projects and airports […]
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Nov 08, 2023
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, we thought we’d take a look at the men and women who have not only served in our country’s armed forces, but have come home to embrace a different challenge–that of building an exceptional company. About 2.45 million veterans own businesses, employing nearly 6 million people and grossing a total […]
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