In an age when image recognition, Big Data analysis and artificial intelligence are coming to define construction, outdated and inefficient contracting and construction management practices won’t cut ...

Recently, at least two experienced attorneys, one who represents contractors and the other who primarily represents public authorities, have published position papers opining whether Minnesota ...

In today’s construction and project management landscape, selecting the right project delivery method is as consequential as the project’s scope, budget, and schedule. This article introduces the ...

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has hired a design-build team of JE Dunn Construction Co. and SmithGroup as it tests a new procurement strategy called cooperative construction contracting ...

Construction companies and contractors can choose among several accrual accounting methods specialized for their industry. They can also use cash accounting. If they choose accrual accounting, they ...

In this installment of our ongoing series on selling to the government, we'll look at fundamentals of government contracting. We'll tackle contracting methods in general order of apparent ...

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Fire stations are unique buildings that do not fall under a single building classification. These structures must accommodate not only sleeping quarters and automotive storage, but also allow for ...

As a contracting business matures and develops, larger projects and higher bond amounts naturally come into focus. Yet, there may be an unanticipated hurdle. Bumping against the construction bond ...