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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Dec 11, 2025
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The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen in Pompeii, Italy, May 26, 2020. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD, clarifying the ingredients and methods behind […]
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Nov 21, 2025
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The power of gratitude extends far and wide, with major personal and professional benefits. From a young age, we learn that saying “thank you” is the polite thing to do. But the impact of expressing gratitude goes far broader and deeper, in both business and personal settings. Being grateful in our everyday lives is actually […]
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Nov 06, 2025
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Last Wednesday’s trimming adds to a growing sense of a softer borrowing environment for construction by next year, according to a Fort Myers, Florida-based general contractor. A construction worker paints an eagle on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building on Sept. 16, 2025, in the District of Columbia. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty […]
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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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Aug 28, 2025
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Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Kiewit, Gilbane and Clark. Rendering of the Interborough Express, a planned light rail line that will connect the Brooklyn and Queens boroughs of New York City. An HDR and Jacobs JV won the $166 million project. Courtesy of […]
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Aug 21, 2025
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With a diverse business and investment portfolio, LeBron James can teach us a great deal about long-term growth and success. What image first comes to mind when you hear the name LeBron James? Basketball superstar? One of the most distinguished athletes of our time? Sure, but that’s not all. Accruing a net worth of $480+ […]
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Aug 14, 2025
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From retro-inspired hues to mixed materials, kitchens designed today are a touch of nostalgia and personality. Kitchens in 2025 are becoming about self-expression, combined with playful sophistication. As such, the colors and materials homeowners choose are becoming important—and they’re moving beyond just white, according to the 2025 Kitchen Trends Report, produced by the National […]
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Jul 03, 2025
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Independence was declared in 1776, but the Revolutionary War didn’t end until November of 1783. That makes it one of the longest wars in US history. For almost nine years, our founders claimed they were a nation before the rest of the world recognized it. They sewed flags and sang songs and laid down lives […]
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