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Kansas Construction Bidding Process

Kansas Construction Bidding Process

Surety Bond Professionals is a family-owned and operated bonding agency with over 75 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your construction bond needs.   What is the Bid Process in Construction?  The construction bidding process involves five steps: bid solicitation, bid submission, bid selection, contract formation, and project delivery. For a contractor in Kansas to achieve success in the construction bidding process, you need to plan and improve in each of these areas.   If you’re a new contractor or are looking to secure more bids more often, follow our guide below.   What Should a Construction Bid Include?  Successful construction bids generally contain the total cost of building the structure, including expenses for subcontractors, general contractors’ costs, overhead profit, and scope of work. A bid will also need to contain information such as company details, the date, a clear definition of the work, and a project name. Without all of these elements combined, you may not meet the necessary standards.   How Do You Estimate a Construction Bid?  An accurate estimate is not only vital for winning a bid but it can also determine which...

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Illinois Construction Bidding Process

Illinois Construction Bidding Process

Surety Bond Professionals is a family-owned and operated bonding agency with over 75 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your construction bond needs.  

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Iowa Construction Bidding Process

Iowa Construction Bidding Process

Surety Bond Professionals is a family-owned and operated bonding agency with over 75 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your construction bond needs.     

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Texas Leads the Renewable Energy Revolution

Texas Leads the Renewable Energy Revolution

When most people think of Texas, they picture oil rigs, cowboy hats, and sunbaked land. But Texas is fast becoming known for something quite different: clean, renewable energy. The Lone Star State has become the undisputed leader in America’s renewable energy revolution, outpacing more traditionally “green” states and setting the pace for the rest of the country. 

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Cost Crisis Drives Electric Tool Revolution in Construction

Cost Crisis Drives Electric Tool Revolution in Construction

The construction industry is no stranger to change. From the invention of the crane to the rise of prefabrication, builders have always adapted to shifting economic and technological tides. Today, amid an escalating cost crisis driven by labor shortages, rising fuel prices, tariffs on imported construction materials, and environmental regulations, the industry is embracing another major transformation: the electric tool revolution.   

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A History of Decommissioning Bonds

A History of Decommissioning Bonds

Decommissioning bonds play a crucial role in the renewable energy sector in the United States, ensuring the responsible management of renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle. They guarantee funds will be available for the eventual decommissioning and site restoration of renewable energy facilities at the end of their operational lives. Here’s an in-depth look at the history and significance of decommissioning bonds in the U.S. renewable energy sector. 

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Construction Sector Impacts of Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

Construction Sector Impacts of Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

During his first administration, President Trump invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. The reasoning was that these imports threatened national security by weakening domestic production capabilities and undermining industries crucial to defense and infrastructure. In early 2025, the federal administration reinstated a blanket 25% tariff on steel. It increased the aluminum tariff from 10% to 25%, replacing the modified tariff-rate quotas and exemptions implemented in recent years with a uniform policy across all steel and aluminum imports. 

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California High-Speed Rail Project May Face Federal Investigation

California High-Speed Rail Project May Face Federal Investigation

California’s long-delayed high-speed rail (HSR) may be in jeopardy. In late February, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a “compliance and performance review” of roughly $4 billion in federal grants awarded to the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). The FRA will decide whether the state has honored its grant agreements and, if not, whether the federal government should claw the money back. If that were to happen, the Central Valley spine construction project currently underway could face an immediate cash crisis. 

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Top Construction Conferences in 2025

Top Construction Conferences in 2025

The second half of 2025 is packed with high-impact gatherings that bring together owners, contractors, designers, and technology providers to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges—from workforce shortages and supply chain volatility to decarbonization and AI-driven project delivery. The following roundup spotlights the year’s remaining conferences and expos, detailing when and where they take place, the themes shaping their programs, and the practical takeaways attendees can expect. Whether you’re looking to earn last-minute CE credits, forge partnerships for 2026 bids, or get hands-on with emerging tech, these events offer timely opportunities to sharpen your competitive edge before the end of the year. 

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