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Construction Cyberattacks on the Rise: Threats, Impacts, and What You Can Do

Construction Cyberattacks on the Rise: Threats, Impacts, and What You Can Do

Last updated on November 13th, 2025As construction technology advances rapidly—from automation and 3D printing to the use of drones and robots—concerns over system security are growing—and for good reason. The last several years have seen a steep rise in the number of cyberattacks targeting construction companies, with ransomware, fraudulent wire
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How Will Tariffs Impact the Construction Industry?

How Will Tariffs Impact the Construction Industry?

Last updated on April 7th, 2025The United States’ economic landscape has seen a great deal of change over the last few months since the arrival of the new administration. One of the most widely discussed and debated acts by the White House has been the enactment of significant tariffs on
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New Legislation in Effect: New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registry

New Legislation in Effect: New York State Department of Labor Contractor Registry

Last updated on April 7th, 2025The new year brings with it new legal requirements for contractors and subcontractors in New York State. On December 30, 2024, Section 220-I of the New York Labor Law went into effect. This new law requires registration with the Department of Labor for all contractors
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Construction Contractor Insurance Trends and Tips

Construction Contractor Insurance Trends and Tips

Last updated on April 7th, 2025Recent years saw surges in the cost of different types of insurance due to inflation, interest rates, the skilled labor market (or lack thereof), supply chain issues, and an increase in lawsuits and related six, seven, and eight-figure awards. While a couple of sources indicate
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Why Succession Planning in the Construction Industry Is Imperative

Why Succession Planning in the Construction Industry Is Imperative

Last updated on April 7th, 2025Succession planning is a critical strategic process that ensures business continuity in the event of a leadership change. It is a proactive approach that involves identifying and developing potential leaders who can replace key roles when they become vacant. This process is crucial in every
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Resolve to Strengthen Your Bidding Process in 2024

Resolve to Strengthen Your Bidding Process in 2024

Last updated on February 15th, 2025Creating winning project bids is a science onto itself. Do it right and you open up opportunities to maintain or enhance your business’ profitability (pending actual performance on-the-job). The secret is to not forget to invest the time and attention to show the buyer why
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Real Estate Markets: Which Way Will They Go?

Real Estate Markets: Which Way Will They Go?

Last updated on February 20th, 2024While I originally set out to write about interest rates and inventory, research into the housing and commercial real estate markets left me feeling that there are a lot of mixed messages out there, and that’s probably because there are. With so many different ways
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General Contractors Face New Liability Scrutiny for Wage Theft by Subcontractors

General Contractors Face New Liability Scrutiny for Wage Theft by Subcontractors

Last updated on February 3rd, 2023The New Year brings with it new opportunities for growth, new projects to begin, and also, new laws to follow. In 2021, New York State passed legislation that went into effect earlier this month, which shifts liability to general contractors for wage theft cases on
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Map of Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs)

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