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Strict Compliance with Mandatory Notice Provisions Required in Washington State

posted 7 days ago
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Major Changes Now in Effect to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

posted 7 days ago
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Bid Protests in Pennsylvania

posted 14 days ago
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Overview of Handback Provisions in P3 Agreements: Lessons Learned from UK Projects

posted 14 days ago
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U.S. SBA OSG Hosts Free Surety Industry Town Hall on Wednesday, April 3

posted 21 days ago
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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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Makin’ New Davis-Bacon (Regs): DOL Issues Final Rule on Prevailing Wages

posted 09-29-2023
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Buy America: Impact on Construction Contractors

posted 09-21-2023
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The Requirements to State a “Sum Certain” No Longer a Jurisdictional Bar to Government Contract Claims

posted 09-21-2023
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Contract’s ADR Term Not a Condition Precedent

posted 09-15-2023
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The Limits of Third-Party Beneficiary Rights in New York

posted 09-15-2023
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Five Ways to Identify and Mitigate Risk for Your Business

posted 09-15-2023
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How the Surety Team Handles Claims Can Help Keep Contractor Dreams from Going Down the Drain

posted 09-11-2023
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OMB Issues Final Guidance on Infrastructure Bill Domestic Sourcing Requirements: “Build America, Buy America”

posted 08-23-2023
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DOL Finalizes Landmark Changes to Davis-Bacon Act: What Federal Construction Contractors Need to Know

posted 08-23-2023
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How to Prepare for Owner Transition in the Construction Industry

posted 08-21-2023
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Cybersecurity Risks to AI Adoption in Construction

posted 08-10-2023
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One Year of NASBP Surety Shorts - 9 Things Savvy Owners Should Know About Bonding

posted 08-10-2023
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Statutory Bond as a Ceiling? Surety’s Intent Not Always Determinative

posted 08-07-2023
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Getting the Deal Through—Construction 2024

posted 08-07-2023
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The Cardinal Change Doctrine: An Important but Limited Tool to Protect Against Excessive Scope Changes

posted 07-24-2023
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Submittals, Shop Drawings, and RFIs, Oh, My!

posted 07-20-2023
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Danger Zone: Waivers and Releases Torpedo Prior Contractor Claims

posted 07-12-2023
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Final Rule Implements New Process for Appealing HUBZone Status Protests

posted 07-12-2023
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Unfit to be Registered: The New DOL Contractor And Subcontractor Registration Law

posted 07-07-2023
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Surety Successfully Enforces Assignment Right to Settle Its Principal's Affirmative Claims

posted 07-07-2023
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NASBP SuretyLearn for Contractors Helps Bond Producers Educate Prospective Contractor Clients

posted 07-03-2023
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Lapse in SAM Registration Disqualifies Government Contractor from Contract Award

posted 06-12-2023
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GAO Confirms Agency Must Consider Experience of Each Partner in a Small Business Joint Venture

posted 06-12-2023
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Some Pros and Cons of Arbitration Clauses in Your Contract

posted 06-12-2023
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Get Ready! Enhanced Cybersecurity Standards for Federal Contractors Coming Soon

posted 06-06-2023
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OMB Proposed Guidance and Rule on Build America, Buy America Construction Material Requirements

posted 05-15-2023
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Final Rule Amends Buy American Act Requirements

posted 05-15-2023
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No Written Change Order? No Problem! Court Sides with Subcontractor in Payment Dispute

posted 05-15-2023
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SAM.gov is Changing—Make Sure You’re Keeping Up

posted 05-10-2023
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OMB Proposes New Domestic Preference Requirements for Federally Funded infrastructure Projects

posted 05-10-2023
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Joint Venture Member Experience: “Considering Each Member” vs. “Considering Either Member”

posted 05-08-2023
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Is Your Joint Venture Agreement Compliant with Current SBA Regulations and Current Case Law?

posted 05-08-2023
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SBA Expands Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small and Newer Businesses

posted 05-08-2023
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Lien Waiver and Releases of Claims: Be Careful Not to Sign Away Your Rights!

posted 04-24-2023
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Forming a Joint Venture? SBA Stresses Importance of Complying with State Law

posted 04-24-2023
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Why the Content of a Contractor’s Joint Venture Agreement Matters

posted 04-24-2023
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A Prevailing Party Provision Should Define What It Means to Prevail

posted 04-24-2023
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Fourth Quarter Construction Update: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

posted 04-10-2023
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Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Business

posted 04-10-2023
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WIP (Work in Progress): Is It a History Lesson or a Strategic Tool?

posted 04-10-2023
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FAR Council Issues Final Rule on Accelerated Payments to Small Businesses

posted 04-10-2023
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EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing

posted 03-27-2023
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Tips on Drafting Enforceable and Effective Liquidated Damages Provisions Under Texas Law

posted 03-27-2023
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Beware What Your Contract Says: It Just Might Be Enforced

posted 03-27-2023
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Mondaq’s 2023 Construction Comparative Guide—United States Chapter

posted 03-27-2023
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In the Contract or Out of the Contract? Payment Claims for Extra Work in Oregon

posted 03-27-2023
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Onshoring to Mitigate Supply Chain Problems

posted 03-17-2023
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Construction Adapts to New Lease Accounting Standards and Balance Sheets

posted 03-17-2023
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Price Escalation Considerations in Construction Contracts

posted 03-16-2023
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