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Surety Bonds 05.04.2021

Apple’s Building—A Lot!

Apple’s building a campus on the East Coast—and spreading out in other places too. Juicy building projects—and jobs are in the near future. Interesting! As you ponder Apple’s growth plan, consider your own. Surety line,…
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Apple’s Building—A Lot!
Surety Bonds 04.27.2021

Building a Waterfront View

Housing. A park. Even new shops—remember those? That’s what’s in the works along a 1.6 mile stretch of Philadelphia’s waterfront. How about gardens designed to collect the rainwater? Parking? Sure. Lots is possible as projects…
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Building a Waterfront View
Surety Bonds 04.27.2021

Infrastructure: Rated D

   As public officials wrangle final plans and finances for infrastructure spending, ratings from the American Society of Civil Engineers point to the tremendous need to build roads, bridges, waterways and more in states across…
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Infrastructure: Rated D
Surety Bonds 04.14.2021

Zooming Along: Building Speed

  How does $205 billion for a national high-speed rail sound? With infrastructure planning underway and prospects of returning to the office on lots of minds, transportation possibilities are everywhere. Remember the Jetsons…? Think it…
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Zooming Along: Building Speed
Surety Bonds 04.14.2021

Schools Are Building: $190 Billion!

The future is now. School districts across the country are busy constructing and renovating buildings to reflect innovations in education. Smart walls? Treehouses? Contactless everything? Flexible spaces? All are possible. Ready to go? It’s Not…
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Schools Are Building: $190 Billion!
Surety Bonds 04.02.2021

Roaring 20s? Building Optimism

After the pandemic of 1918, the 1920s came roaring in. Will the same expansive pattern occur this century? Construction industry experts see reason for optimism looking ahead over the next six months.  Contractor Confidence On…
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Roaring 20s? Building Optimism
Surety Bonds 03.30.2021

Building a Niche: $65 Million for NJ Housing

 As the housing market remains strong across the country, builders are finding a groove with new niches. For example, in New Jersey, a $65 million loan will fund the development of a multifamily building designed…
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Building a Niche: $65 Million for NJ Housing
Surety Bonds 03.30.2021

Time To Take Off:  $43.6 Billion for Airports

  Remember that happy feeling of lift off? Well, airports and airplanes across the country are soaring ahead with new projects—which will elevate the spirits of builders too.  Expansions and Innovations  Across the country plans…
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Time To Take Off:  $43.6 Billion for Airports
Surety Bonds 03.13.2021

Positive Predictions

  Up, up and away for public and private construction is the prediction of Ward Nye, CEO of building material supply company Martin Marietta—which is valued at over $21 billion. Optimism In The Air Martin…
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Positive Predictions