The surety industry remains healthy despite a downturn in government-backed construction projects, according to industry observers. Read More
Surety losses likely to rise as economic problems continue
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ABC and AIA Join Together To Address Lack of Lending In Construction Industry
ABC and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on Nov. 16 joined together to express their support for a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would improve private lending within the construction industry and help get projects moving. Read More
Green Jobs Make Up One-Third of Construction Workforce
Green jobs are now an established part of the design and construction workforce and are only likely to grow in this decade Read More
Price increases hit the drywall
Drywall makers plan 35% hike in 2012. Read More
Inconsistency Is the Norm in Construction Liability Coverage
In construction liability insurance, there is a great deal of inconsistency in determining whether faulty workmanship is an occurrence. The answer is all over the map, according to Finley Harckham, a veteran insurance attorney at the New York law firm Anderson Kill & Olick. Read More
Peek Behind the Curtain into Surety
The recently revised edition of “The Basic Bond Book” is a collaboration between the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. Read More
Construction Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 13.3 Percent
Despite a stagnant national unemployment rate, the construction industry added 26,000 jobs in September (Read More)
Reduced Fees for Building Permits
Hillsborough County BOCC approved a Resolution that will reduce the fees for most building permits and related services by 50%, effective October 1, 2011. This reduction applies to both residential and commercial activity. Click here to find a copy of the Board agenda item along with a notice of the Fee Reduction. The Board took this action in response to industry requests for relief during the current economic climate. The reduction is for a 15 mth period from 10/31/11 through 12/31/12.
Steve Murray Oversees Additional Territories
The Insco Dico Group announced that Steve Murray, Regional Vice President, now oversees a significant portion of their nationwide branch network. Read More
CSX To Begin Hiring for Winter Haven Terminal
WINTER HAVEN | The jobs that Winter Haven has awaited for five years are almost here. Read More
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