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Good News for Contractors: SAM Lapse Will No Longer Cost You a Contract

posted 11 days ago
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The Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration Clause in Subcontract

posted 11 days ago
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CMMC Primer for the Construction Industry

posted 14 days ago
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Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Compliance in the Spotlight

posted 17 days ago
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Can the Government Ignore Red Flags of Set-Aside Fraud?

posted 21 days ago
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Analysis of OFCCP’s Revised Construction Scheduling Letter, Part 2

posted 28 days ago
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Analysis of OFCCP’s Revised Construction Scheduling Letter, Part 1

posted 28 days ago
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OMB Approves Monthly Data Collection from Construction Companies

posted 10-28-2024
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OFCCP Publishes New Scheduling Letter for Construction Contractors

posted 10-28-2024
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Building a Secure Foundation: Cyber Strategies for Construction Firms

posted 10-22-2024
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Alabama Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Indemnity Clauses Could Impact Construction Contracts: Key Drafting Considerations

posted 10-22-2024
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Water Infrastructure Projects Show Rising Need for Surety Bonds

posted 10-14-2024
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Navigating Surety Risk: A Strategic Guide for Construction and Commercial Firms

posted 10-08-2024
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EEOC Continues to Shine Spotlight on Construction Industry

posted 10-02-2024
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Fed Rate Cut and Its Implications for the Construction Industry

posted 10-02-2024
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Cancellation: A Government Agency's "Get out of Protest Free" Card?

posted 09-25-2024
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Where to Protest When the Government Says Your Bid Is Late

posted 09-24-2024
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Second Quarter Construction Update: The Good, (The Strictly Okay), The Bad, and The Ugly

posted 09-23-2024
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Optimism Among Mid-2024 Construction Industry Trends: Report

posted 09-16-2024
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OCIP vs. CCIP: Choosing the Right Insurance Program for Your Construction Project

posted 09-10-2024
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month

posted 09-03-2024
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50 State Survey – Defective Construction as an “Occurrence”

posted 08-26-2024
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Five of the Most Common Construction Disputes that Require Construction Lawyers

posted 08-13-2024
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Trends: “Nearshoring” Opportunities for the Construction Industry

posted 08-02-2024
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Retainage in the Southwest: A Look into Arizona and New Mexico Retainage Laws

posted 08-01-2024
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SBA Extends Moratorium on Bona Fide Place of Business Rule

posted 07-30-2024
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Industry Survey Delivers Analysis and Opportunities for Success

posted 07-30-2024
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10 Strategies to Improve Talent Retention in Construction

posted 07-18-2024
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You Can't Do That: Completion Without Notice Discharges Surety Under AIA A312

posted 07-18-2024
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Federal Court Preliminarily Enjoins Application of Davis-Bacon Act Wages to Truck Drivers and Suppliers

posted 07-01-2024
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SBA Eliminates Self-Certification for SDVOSBs

posted 07-01-2024
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Enforceability of Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Construction Subcontracts: Mid-Atlantic Region

posted 06-26-2024
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The Case for Intervening in Bid Protests: It’s Almost Always the Right Call

posted 06-25-2024
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America Re-emerges as Industrial Powerhouse

posted 06-17-2024
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Exemptions from the Texas Sales and Use Tax and Construction Contracts

posted 06-17-2024
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Mississippi Passes New Retainage Law Governing Private Construction Jobs

posted 06-17-2024
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Safeguarding Your Construction Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Business Insurance

posted 06-10-2024
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Timing May Matter for Differing Site Conditions

posted 06-05-2024
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Resolving Subcontractor Disputes with Pass-through Claims and Liquidation Agreements

posted 05-23-2024
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United States Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Rule

posted 05-20-2024
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Build America, Buy America Act – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Compliance and Waivers in the Spotlight

posted 05-20-2024
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Ongoing Changes to Canada’s Importing Process

posted 05-13-2024
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Navigating the Waters Beyond Construction Law: Unveiling the Ties Between Construction and Maritime Liens

posted 05-09-2024
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New Federal Trade Commission Rule on Non-Compete Agreements—16 CFR Part 910

posted 05-06-2024
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FTC Ruling Puts the Brakes on Noncompete Agreements, Sending Shockwaves Through the Business World

posted 05-06-2024
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Private PPA Amendment: What Is All The Fuss About?

posted 04-25-2024
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Two New Proposed Rules Signal Big Changes for Cybersecurity in Federal Contracts

posted 04-22-2024
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Town’s Notice of Withholding Triggers Claim Notice Requirement

posted 04-19-2024
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“Pay-if-Paid” and “Pay-when-paid” Clauses in Virginia

posted 04-18-2024
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Strict Compliance with Mandatory Notice Provisions Required in Washington State

posted 04-08-2024
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Major Changes Now in Effect to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

posted 04-08-2024
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Bid Protests in Pennsylvania

posted 04-01-2024
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Overview of Handback Provisions in P3 Agreements: Lessons Learned from UK Projects

posted 04-01-2024
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U.S. SBA OSG Hosts Free Surety Industry Town Hall on Wednesday, April 3

posted 03-25-2024
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans for Construction Companies

posted 03-13-2024
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March 21 AAA Construction Conference Explores Emerging Tech and ADR

posted 03-11-2024
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Top Risks for Businesses in 2024

posted 03-05-2024
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CBP Releases Guide on Bond Amounts Standardization

posted 02-26-2024
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Rule of Two Changes: OMB Memo Aims to Make Rule of Two Apply to Task and Delivery Orders and SBA’s Proposed Rules, Coming Soon, Will Shape the Future Procurement Landscape

posted 02-20-2024
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Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success

posted 02-12-2024
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Bid Protests in Virginia

posted 02-02-2024
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Protecting Our Nation’s Data: Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors

posted 02-02-2024
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Streamlining Record Management for Construction Contractors: Best Practices and Retention Guidelines

posted 01-29-2024
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The Contractor’s Contingency: What Contractors and Construction Managers Need to Know and Be Wary of

posted 01-19-2024
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Wyncrest Commons: Commonly Used Progress Payments in Construction Contracts Do Not Render Them Installment Contracts

posted 01-12-2024
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Tax Planning Considerations for Competitive Construction Companies

posted 01-12-2024
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Construction Industry Outlook 2024: 7 Key Emerging and Continuing Trends

posted 01-05-2024
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December Episodes of NASBP Podcast “Let’s Get Surety” Focus on Your Contractor Clients

posted 01-02-2024
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Sword and Shield: How Contractors Can Both Use and Protect Themselves from Contractual Time Limits for Bringing Suit

posted 12-18-2023
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A Contract Check Up for the Construction Industry

posted 12-18-2023
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Surety Casenotes—California Appellate Court Upholds Surety’s Right Under Indemnity Agreement to Unilaterally Settle Principal’s Affirmative Claim Against Obligee

posted 11-20-2023
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Surety Casenotes—Court Reaffirms a Surety’s Right to Select Completion Contractor of Its Choosing Under Section 5.2 of AIA A312 Performance Bond

posted 11-20-2023
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Precision in Construction Contracts: Lessons from Wood Group v. Targa

posted 11-20-2023
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Five Ways AI Will Likely Impact the Construction Industry

posted 11-13-2023
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New Davis-Bacon Act Rules Start October 23, 2023—Is Your Business Ready? – Part 3: How the New DBA Rule Raises Rates and Sets New Hurdles for Fringe Benefit Credit

posted 11-13-2023
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New Davis-Bacon Act Rules Start October 23, 2023—Is Your Business Ready? – Part 2: How the New DBA Rule Raises the Stakes and Likelihood of Noncompliance

posted 11-13-2023
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New Davis-Bacon Act Rules Start October 23, 2023—Is Your Business Ready? – Part 1: How the New DBA Rule Reaches New Workers, Worksites and Projects

posted 11-13-2023
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The Good, the Bad, and the Board Minutes: Mississippi Court Says Public Bodies Must Fully Explain Why Lowest and Best Bidder Is a Better Choice Than the Lowest Bidder

posted 10-26-2023
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IRS Announces Pause to Processing of New Employee Retention Claims Until 2024

posted 10-26-2023
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8(a) Construction Contractors Get More Time to Meet SBA’s Bona Fide Office Requirement

posted 10-25-2023
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IT and Cybersecurity Challenges Facing the Construction Industry

posted 10-25-2023
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Are Standard Form Construction Contracts Fit for the ‘Smart Infrastructure’ of the Future?

posted 10-06-2023
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Grounds for Vacating an Arbitration Award Remain Extremely Limited

posted 10-06-2023
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NASBP Adds New Resources to the NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0

posted 10-04-2023
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Liquidated Damages Disproportionate to Actual Damages Deemed Unenforceable

posted 09-29-2023
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