Feb 20, 2025
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Architecture stands at the cross-section of art, technology, and humanity. At the most basic level, it shelters us, and on the grandest level, it seeks to inspire and awe. Whether inspired to honour their religious beliefs, house their pursuit of knowledge, or pay tribute to the grandeur of their monarchs, mankind has for centuries been […]
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Feb 13, 2025
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Contractors expect activity to pick up over the next six months amid renewed confidence since the presidential election, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Construction workers help build a condo tower using steel rebar on Feb. 10, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images via Getty Images Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.4 months […]
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Feb 03, 2025
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Here is a round up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull. Trumbull, Fay, S&B Construction and Wagman Heavy Civil will help build the new Long Bridge rail project between Virginia and Washington, D.C. Retrieved from Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. Contractors thrive on new business […]
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Jan 30, 2025
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Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. The new thin layer of solar film is 27% efficient when converting sunlight into energy — compared with the approximate 22% efficiency of silicon panels on the market today. (Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images) […]
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Jan 23, 2025
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Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals. Successful business relationships are based on trust, according to consultant Matt Verderamo. Stock Photo via Getty Images Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions […]
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Jan 16, 2025
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New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders As we begin 2025, several significant legal changes in California will affect contractors, employers, and freelancers. From increased thresholds for unlicensed work to enhanced protections for freelance workers, these updates are critical for staying compliant and avoiding penalties. Here’s a summary of the most important […]
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Jan 10, 2025
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Out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least 10 deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings, and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents across the county. Despite the efforts of thousands of firefighters, the biggest blazes remain mostly or totally uncontained – with weather conditions and the underlying impact of […]
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Dec 30, 2024
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When the clock strikes twelve, the last thing you want is to be caught without something to drink. And what better way to commemorate the moment the ball drops and set the tone for the year ahead than with a special toast. So in order to help you not be the one hanging this […]
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Dec 24, 2024
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All too often, business owners get so caught up in the day-to-day adrenaline of running their business that they forget to step back. There is great power to strategic planning. It is possible to grow at lightning speed after learning how to properly plan and strategize for the upcoming year. But getting started can be […]
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Dec 19, 2024
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Sept. 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via Getty Images Brief: The Federal Reserve trimmed the main interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in its third straight reduction since September, while […]
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