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June 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

Jul 11, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Walsh, Yates and Lunda. Rendering of an expanded Boeing campus in St. Louis, Mo., which will be built by Jacobs. Courtesy of Jacobs   Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moment when a […]

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The 9 Coolest Pools in the World

Jun 25, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list     Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]

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California Assembly Advances Bill to Ease Financial Burden on Contractors

Jun 19, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

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 […]

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Ancient Roman concrete was incredibly strong — scientists may have just figured out why

May 22, 2025 (0) comment , ,

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 […]

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April 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

May 01, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Moss, Fluor and Herzog. An LA Metro C Line train departs Redondo Beach station for Norwalk, Calif. A Herzog and FlatironDragados team has won a $997 million contract to help build a line to connect southeast L.A. County […]

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Palisades rebuilding at record pace three months after fire

Apr 17, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

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 […]

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Ultra-thin solar ‘coating’ can turn phone cases and EVs into mini power generators

Jan 30, 2025 (0) comment , , , ,

Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. The new thin layer of solar film is 27% efficient when converting sunlight into energy — compared with the approximate 22% efficiency of silicon panels on the market today. (Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images) […]

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2 steps to boost your win rate

Jan 23, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals. Successful business relationships are based on trust, according to consultant Matt Verderamo. Stock Photo via Getty Images   Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions […]

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New CSLB Law Changes in 2025

Jan 16, 2025 (0) comment , , ,

New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders As we begin 2025, several significant legal changes in California will affect contractors, employers, and freelancers. From increased thresholds for unlicensed work to enhanced protections for freelance workers, these updates are critical for staying compliant and avoiding penalties. Here’s a summary of the most important […]

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Construction backlog rebounds in wake of rate cut

Oct 31, 2024 (0) comment , , ,

After briefly falling at the end of the summer, the amount of work on builders’ books rose again following the Fed’s loosening last month. A construction crew works on a CloudHQ data center on July 17 in Ashburn, Virginia. Nathan Howard/Stringer via Getty Images   Brief: What a difference a half-point rate cut makes. Thanks […]

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