Jan 13, 2026
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Cement may soon serve a surprising dual purpose, partially offsetting the environmental impact of its production. According to Interesting Engineering, researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark have developed cement that also works as a battery. Largely because of the dirty energy sources used to produce the incredible heat necessary for the process, the production of […]
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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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Dec 18, 2025
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Public and private contractors alike are nabbing water projects as interest in the sector grows. Pools at a newly upgraded water treatment plant in San Mateo, Calif. Courtesy of California Water Boards Water is one of the fundamental building blocks of life. But it’s also becoming an increased focus of the building industry as […]
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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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Dec 04, 2025
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Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, decisions made before Dec. 31 can have long-term impacts on cash flow, project pricing and capital budgets, writes a construction accountant. Getty Images For years, contractors have had to make long-term decisions under short-term tax rules that could change with the next budget deal. While a future […]
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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 21, 2025
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Dream of living like a billionaire? Part of that plan probably involves a wildly extravagant property. Well, there’s no time like the present to get into something fantastically fancy — with a price tag to match! Ultra-luxury real estate had a strong year in 2025, with coastal properties commanding record prices. Here are the biggest […]
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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 30, 2025
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Over the course of 40 years, Sarah Winchester had the so-called Winchester Mansion built in San Jose to her bizarre specifications — in order to appease the ghosts she thought were haunting her. Left, Winchester Mansion, photographed in 2017; Right, a still from Winchester.Left, by C Flanigan/WireImage; Right, by Ben King/CBS Films/Lionsgate. There was no […]
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