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  North Carolina and Louisiana are the latest states to break ground on big factory builds, as public funds aimed at manufacturing continue to drive plans for more “made in the USA .” A total…
Read Moreabout Breaking Ground: More Manufacturing

  With signs of climate issues everywhere, “decrepit dams” across the country are getting more attention. Infrastructure dollars have jump started some badly needed work, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a…
Read Moreabout About Dam Time?

  Construction business owners are used to receiving advice about everything from digitizing, to getting lean, to finding and on boarding new talent, to having the best equipment, winning more jobs, meeting more deadlines, and…
Read Moreabout Bottom Line: It’s Hard Work

  How disaster resistant are our buildings? Not nearly enough, say experts from a diversity of agencies and fields. With climate change happening faster than updates to codes, efforts are underway to improve the standards…
Read Moreabout Up To Code? Changes Ahead

  Public commitments to modernize infrastructure continue across the country, and New York State is digging in: a partnership of contractors won a $385 million dollar project for construction on a portion of I-81, which…
Read Moreabout Partnering For The Win: Syracuse, New York

  Purchasing used equipment often makes sense for contractors, especially if they know and have confidence in the previous owner. However, whenever purchasing used equipment–even from a known owner, make sure any and all past…
Read Moreabout Let The Buyer Beware…Liens?

  Although adding adult children to a bank account may seem like an easy hack for estate planning, attorneys point out that joint bank accounts can result in complications and unforeseen results. Here’s advice–and some…
Read Moreabout Why Not Just Have A Joint Bank Account

  Upon the death of the testator (person who made the will), the designated executor must diligently adhere to the public process of probate. Meanwhile, beneficiaries tend to wonder: what’s the delay with asset distribution?…
Read Moreabout Executing A Will: What Takes So Long?

  For so many reasons, it’s important for every adult to have plans that address our care needs in the event of an emergency, as well as arrangements for our assets. Parents of minor children…
Read Moreabout Don’t Leave a Jigsaw Puzzle Behind: Estate Plan!