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  • Peace of Mind in Construction: Managing Risk to Protect Your Well-Being

    Peace of Mind in Construction: Managing Risk to Protect Your Well-Being0

    By Leslie A. Boe, Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, P.C. Construction is one of the most demanding industries— rising material costs, complex contracts, tight deadlines, changes in scope of work, and payment disputes can create a constant undercurrent of stress. Over time, that strain doesn’t just affect productivity—it affects mental health, sleep, and overall

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  • Eliminate or Reduce Financial Impact of Retainage

    Eliminate or Reduce Financial Impact of Retainage0

    By Lee Brumitt, Esq., Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. In the 1840’s, the United Kingdom was constructing a massive railway system. The huge work demand brought unqualified and insolvent contractors to the fray. Defective and incomplete work was commonplace. To combat the losses and assure that work was completed, the government withheld 20%

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  • What To Look for When Entering a Construction Contract

    What To Look for When Entering a Construction Contract0

    By Marc Felezzola and Angela Harrod Maybe your construction business is growing, or maybe it has been a long-standing national competitor, but regardless of how established your business is on the national scene, there are certain things that you should always consider when reviewing a subcontract. This is especially true when your business is entering

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  • President’s Letter – August 2025

    President’s Letter – August 20250

    Dear Readers: At the top of my mind right now is SUBExcel—it’s only a few weeks away, and I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing so many of you again. Can you believe it’s been nearly a year and a half? This year’s program is packed with incredible sessions—AI, strategic planning, marketing, finance, and more. These

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  • Protecting Your Business: 8 Contractual Risk Areas for Subcontractors0

    Claire Wilson, Head of Construction, Siteline The construction industry is no stranger to unexpected challenges. From unpredictable weather conditions to supply chain issues to workforce shortages, there is no limit to what can impact a project’s timelines and scope. To mitigate these risks—and reduce your chances of encountering delays, cash flow issues, and disputes—a construction

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  • Could Your Small Business Survive a Legal Land Mine?0

    By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC Do you know what a legal land mine is? A legal land mine is one of those things that you don’t even know you need to be aware of but stepping on one can blow up and destroy your company. In this blog, we will walk you through

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