Rebuilding Illinois: $45 Billion
The recently signed Illinois capital plan allocated funds for roads, bridges, railroads, universities and other state facilities over the next six years. Naturally, there is lots of bustling, building and investment in Chicago too. Here’s…
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Craning Your Neck? Where’s The Talent?
Construction industry experts remind us that the skills gap, though exacerbated by the pandemic, has been with us for nearly a decade. An aging workforce, declines in vocational education and limited training for specific skill…
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Retiring? Update Your Plans
Congratulations: your time is now your own! When you exit the grind, it’s a good idea to re-assess your estate plan. After all, some of the assumptions you previously made about assets and needs…
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Unmarried Life Partners? Make a Will!
Life partners who do not have a marriage certificate but hope to leave assets to each other should take special care to put a will in place. Without a will, you risk not inheriting from…
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Expansion: U.S. Highway 183
Central Texas has been on a rapid growth spurt and highway expansion is catching up. In a joint venture, two firms have been awarded $477 million for the design and construction of the “183…
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Rising Demand: Life Sciences Buildings
Demand for new buildings for life science research and study exceeds supply. Constructors are even changing markets to get in on the action. What’s the rush? Building Boom? According to industry experts, the demand…
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Estate Plans When Assets Are Modest?
Legal experts provide practical advice about why it’s so helpful to have an estate plan—even if you do not have many assets. Estate planning means having more than a will or trust. Here is a…
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Single Parent? Designate a Guardian
All parents have lots to worry about—and single parents carry extra concerns on their shoulders. For example, legal experts emphasize the importance of thinking ahead about guardianship for children. In fact, guardianship is a…
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Infrastructure Winners: $905 Million
24 infrastructure projects across 18 states have been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation for a total of $905 million in the new round of the Rebuilding America (aka INFRA) grant program. A total…
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