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The looming Federal Government shutdown could impinge on infrastructure projects for years

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Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.8% in July, carried by gains in public projects

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National nonresidential construction spending has increased by a modest 0.8% in July, according to an analysis of government spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $847.6 billion last month. last month.

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Everything Construction Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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Contractor’s Guide to Construction Bonds. As a construction contractor, you will likely encounter several different types of surety bonds. Certain types of construction bonds also protect suppliers and subcontractors and ensure that they will be paid for their work and supplies on projects.

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Feds dole out $1 billion to get the Inglewood Transit Connector moving in LA's South Bay

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billion investment by the federal government that will help deliver the 1.6-mile The design contractor for the project's implementation will be selected later in the year. Image courtesy City of Inglewood "For the federal government to make a $1 billion investment in a city of 9 square.

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China will build replacement for Gensler soccer stadium design in Guangzhou following Evergrande debt scramble

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Chinese state-owned construction contractor will build China’s largest soccer park in Guangzhou on the site where struggling Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was supposed to build its soccer stadium. The site was originally meant for a 100,000-seat stadium designed by Gensler.

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4 Ways Contractors Can Upgrade Their Building And Construction Skills

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Construction has become an essential service for individuals and companies in recent years. Whether it’s about building real estate property, a wooden structure, a dam, or other structures, the construction industry is there to handle these projects. Moreover, the construction sector has contributed significantly to economic growth.

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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

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Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We All licenses were obtained."