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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

To all our Construction Bonding Specialists friends and family, Wishing you many blessings of health, peace, and joy this holiday season and throughout 2023. We are so grateful for our wonderful clients, and we want you to know that we genuinely appreciate you! Warm Regards, The Construction Bonding Specialists, LLC family BONDS ARE ALL WE…

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Small Rural School Districts and Disadvantaged Communities Face Unfair Levies and School Bonds

Small Rural School Districts and Disadvantaged Communities Face Unfair Levies and School Bonds

The Wahkiakum school district in southwest Washington argues that the levying system leaves rural school children with crumbling, outdated buildings. The small community of about 2,000 residents has appealed to the states Supreme Court and is waiting for the attorney general’s office to respond. In 2012, the state Supreme Court favored the McLeary case, in…

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The SBA Works to Break Down Barriers as the White House Disperses $60 Billion to States

The SBA Works to Break Down Barriers as the White House Disperses $60 Billion to States

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is advocating for more small businesses to partner with federal contractors, particularly with the latest advancement to update critical infrastructure throughout the U.S. With the passing of the $1 trillion infrastructure law, the Biden administration made available about $60 billion to the states earlier this month. These funds are earmarked…

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Common Questions & Answers Regarding Surety Bonds and the Prequalification Process

Common Questions & Answers Regarding Surety Bonds and the Prequalification Process

What is a surety bond? A surety bond is a signed agreement that guarantees compliance, payment, or job performance. Sureties are a type of insurance with a three-party contract in which one party (the surety) guarantees the performance of a second party (the principal) to a third party (the obligee). Surety bonds written for construction…

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Understanding Construction Bond Claims

Understanding Construction Bond Claims

Experienced contractors generally make a conscious effort to avoid claims situations, while being proactive about understanding the process. Utilizing the perfect surety gives those contractors the knowledge and power they need for their claims team. For any contractor to take on bonded jobs, basic comprehension is essential.   The three main types of construction bonds are:…

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Requiring Private Construction Bonds

Requiring Private Construction Bonds

While public (federal, state, or local agencies) projects are required to provide performance and payment bonds, private construction generally does not require bonds. For privately-owned construction jobs, it is up to the owner to secure a bond.  While most contractors will work with a surety to provide the bond, some contractors will make it mandatory…

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