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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 that…
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 is…
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 liens…
Read Moreabout Let The Buyer Beware…Liens?

Since passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, contractors have awaited clarification on what exactly Build America, By America encompasses. After an extensive public comment period, final guidance has been issued. Here’s…
Read Moreabout BABA? The Rules!

A record-breaking $19.4 billion has been allocated for construction projects to improve New York City’s public schools. The money will fuel new construction as well as upgrades. Additionally, some of the funding will be applied…
Read Moreabout Big News for Kids and Builders: NYC

Despite building projects that moved 560 bridges out of the “in poor condition” category over the past year, states are having a hard time keeping up with bridges in need of attention–and leveraging the available…
Read Moreabout Miles To Go Bridges

Of course every contractor wants to avoid cash shortages–and the time and effort wasted while fumbling through them. Financial experts point to the importance of strong and steady daily processes that keep the cash flowing…
Read Moreabout Where’s The Cash?

We all know we should stop relying on our beloved spreadsheets and the deceptive ease of firing off emails to share information and manage projects. We know cloud based operations management (aka digitizing) is the…
Read Moreabout What a Relief: Digitizing?

Since the signing of the CHIPS Act in summer 2022, construction in support of manufacturing has been hopping. Here’s the latest on the growth spurt and tips for getting in on the action too.  Exponential…
Read Moreabout CHIPS Progress?