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A Sampling of Recent NASBP SmartBrief Articles
- Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. March 12, 2025Judy Garland, actor, singer March is Women's History Month
- CPA: Contractors can save by implementing 5 post-year-end tax strategies March 12, 2025A certified public accountant outlines five tax-saving strategies that contractors can put into place after the end of the ca -More-
- How likely is AI to increase productivity in the construction industry in the next few years? March 12, 2025Highly likely 27.78% Somewhat likely 55.56% Not likely 16.66% Not sure 0.00% -More-
- NASBP's "Let's Get Surety" podcast puts the spotlight on NASBP's 5-15 Leadership Committee March 12, 2025The new episode of NASBP podcast "Let's Get Surety" features guest Michael Zahn, Sales Executive with NASBP member Moreton &
- Register for the summer session of NASBP Surety School! March 12, 2025The 2025 Summer Session of the NASBP William J. Angell Surety School is filling up fast; make plans to register soon!
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- NASBP Blog: The government contractor's guide to termination for convenience March 12, 2025A termination for convenience clause is included in almost all government contracts and generally inferred into government co
- Focused preconstruction planning can deliver higher quality, more efficient projects March 12, 2025-More-
- How to handle critical feedback like a leader March 12, 2025Leaders will always hear criticism, but looking for the kernel of truth in such comments, considering the source of the criti -More-
- IRS publishes table of clean energy technologies eligible for tax credits March 12, 2025-More-
- N.Y. case reminds contractors of importance of following law when filing mechanic's lien March 12, 2025A federal court case in New York emphasizes the importance of strict compliance with mechanic's lien laws, an attorney writes -More-
- Proposed FAR conflict of interest rule would update disclosure requirements for federal contractors March 12, 2025A proposal by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council would revise how organizational conflicts of interest are handled, w -More-
- Some House lawmakers look to maintain clean energy tax credits to boost US energy security March 12, 2025-More-
- What degree of impact will newly imposed US tariffs have on construction material prices? March 12, 2025-More-
- US implements 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports March 12, 2025President Donald Trump decided against placing 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, but his originally planned 25% tar -More-
- Former surety exec to pay $1.2M in restitution for claims scheme March 12, 2025A former assistant vice president of a surety company who pleaded guilty to wire fraud has been sentenced to 20 months in pri -More-
