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Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Denver’s Pedestrian Mall: $149 Million

Since it opened in 1982, Denver’s 16th Street Mall has been one of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country—and a highly functional commuter hub too. It’s overdue for renovations, and the city council…
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Denver’s Pedestrian Mall: $149 Million
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Ahead of Schedule and On Budget?

A $320 million dollar highway renovation effort currently underway in Indiana involves the renovation of over 50 bridge structures along a heavily traveled interchange. It’s on time, on budget—and minimizing traffic disruption too. What’s the…
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Ahead of Schedule and On Budget?
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Bellwether Construction Reports

The Doge Momentum Index is now at a 12-year high. Economists report that the progress is led by a 77% rise in the institutional category—in just the last three months. Of course those in the…
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Bellwether Construction Reports
Court Bonds 05.24.2021

Executing an Estate: What’s Prudent?

  Essential duties of executors include settling the financial affairs of the deceased and distributing assets to heirs based on the will. Sometimes, this means the executor is expected to sell belongings and real estate,…
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Executing an Estate: What’s Prudent?
Court Bonds 05.24.2021

Wills, Executors and Documents

  If you have made a will, you have probably also designated an executor to carry out the intentions expressed in it. Good for you—these are tasks many of us just can’t seem to bring…
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Wills, Executors and Documents
Surety Bonds 05.19.2021

Trains, Planes—and Bids!

If you have ever been in a hurry at Newark Liberty International Airport, you probably already know that although only twenty-five years old, the monorail is, well, let’s just say not up to speed. Fortunately,…
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Trains, Planes—and Bids!
Surety Bonds 05.19.2021

Hospital Building Pushes Ahead  

Around the country, there is a lot of thought—and money—going into designing and building the hospitals of our near future. From glass-walled research facilities for catastrophic childhood diseases, to hospitals with more private rooms—and earthquake…
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Hospital Building Pushes Ahead  
Court Bonds 05.18.2021

Pets and Estate Planning?

Yes, it’s OK to talk about—and it’s even a new norm: planning for the well being of your pet after you die. Though setting aside funds for the future of beloved pets was likely not…
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Pets and Estate Planning?
Surety Bonds 05.10.2021

Roads and Bridges: Yes, Please!

As infrastructure plans and budgets continue winding there way along the path, economic experts have assessed the various scenarios under discussion and are optimistic that regardless of the “winning plan,” road and bridge construction will…
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Roads and Bridges: Yes, Please!