Jul 13, 2023
From the Hudson River Tunnel to Cincinnati’s Brent Spence Bridge, these large civil projects qualified for a new grant program funded by the IIJA. President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd in front of the Brent Spence Bridge about his economic and infrastructure plans on January 4, 2023, in Covington, Kentucky. Michael Swensen via Getty […]
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Jan 14, 2022
The passage of the historic infrastructure act is an opportunity to learn from the country’s most impactful builds, according to a construction logistics executive. With the passage of the historic infrastructure bill, $1.2 trillion will now be leveraged for much-needed improvements nationwide. While specifics are still being debated on how states will fund which projects, […]
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Mar 19, 2020
These inspirational quotes will help uplift you and work as positive affirmations during difficult times. It is believed that positive energy is contagious. One person’s positive vibes can help create an enthusiastic and encouraging atmosphere. As Maya Angelou once said, “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” A positive attitude can help you become a […]
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Dec 19, 2018
construction news, contractor general liability insurance, entrepreneurial news, small business
The holidays are a time for reflection, for growth, for gratitude, and for renewing our commitment to our goals with fresh vigor. Beyond the consumptive tizzy of presents and pies, and the familiar flurry of family and friends that accompany Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year’s — it is helpful to remember to take some time to be […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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Construction technology is advancing every day, presenting contractors with more tools to meet their long-term growth and efficiency goals. Even if the labor shortage isn’t letting up, AI analytics, drone hardware-software combinations, independently operated robots and other technologies are allowing the industry to do more with less. As the year comes to a close, we’re […]
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Dec 19, 2018
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This article was originally written by Kim Slowey and appeared here.
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Dec 12, 2018
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What is builder’s risk insurance and what does it cover? Builder’s risk coverage is a special kind of insurance that provides first-party coverage for damage to buildings while they are being constructed. Collapsed shoring, fires, an existing sprinkler line hit during tenant improvements and vandalism are just some examples of incidents that may call builder’s risk policies […]
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Dec 12, 2018
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The California Legislature introduced over 2637 bills in the second half of the 2017-2018 session. This article summarizes some of the more important bills affecting contractors in their roles as contractors, effective January 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted. Not addressed here are many other bills that will affect contractors in their roles as businesses, taxpayers, […]
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Nov 01, 2016
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Brief: Global semiconductor and microchip manufacturing behemoth Intel has entered the commercial drone business with the launch of the firm’s Falcon 8+ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Weighing in at 6 pounds, the drone was designed for industrial applications including construction site mapping, surveying and structural inspections at flight speeds of up to 35 miles per […]
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Jun 09, 2016
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If it’s true that our habits determine our future, knowing our habits and where they take us is one of the most important things we can do to shape that future. Good habits will help us build success, while our bad habits will draw us off the path. It’s the simple law of cause and […]
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