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Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026

by | Oct 13, 2026
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The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.
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Warning Signs: Analyzing the Near-Collapse of the Former Pfizer Headquarters in New York

by | Oct 13, 2026
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A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
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Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban

by | Oct 12, 2026
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As scrutiny of Chinese-made drones intensifies in Washington, D.C., contractors across the country are working to adjust their approaches to aerial innovation. What will the skies above jobsites look like in the future?
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Risk Reset: Concerns Top of Mind for Top Construction Law Firms

by | Aug 25, 2026
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Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE's Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.

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