The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden allocates a total of $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. $550 billion of that is new funding for construction, which will be spent in the first 5 years. Various sources estimate that California will receive approximately $44.6 billion during […]
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In the surety world, the term “aggregate bonding capacity” is used to refer to the total amount of credit extended by a surety company to a particular contractor at any one time, and it is probably one of the most misunderstood aspects of surety programs for contractors.
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Navigating the process to obtain a payment bond for a construction project can be overwhelming without the proper support. Part of our mission at CSBA is to help contractors understand the world of surety bonds so they can grow their business and win more projects. We’ll begin by discussing what payment bonds are and then
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New construction companies face a special set of hurdles when beginning, as any business does. It’s not just getting set up that causes barriers, but it’s getting the bonding in place to allow you to pursue the projects that will help your business grow. This means getting the right bond program can be critical to
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In the surety world, the term “aggregate bonding capacity” is used to refer to the total amount of credit extended by a surety company to a particular contractor at any one time, and it is probably one of the most misunderstood aspects of surety programs for contractors.
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Whether you’re new to the bonding process or have been working with a surety agency for a significant amount of time, it can be difficult to determine whether or not you’re getting the service you deserve. Working with a surety company is a long-term partnership, so unlike getting your car worked on or some other
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If you’ve ever worked on a public works project, you’ve no doubt been required to get a performance construction bond prior to starting the job. What you may not know is how surety companies calculate the cost of the performance bond you are acquiring. And that’s completely understandable as the way bond rates are determined
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For many contractors, even those who rely heavily on surety bonds, the general rules that surety companies use to determine bonding capacity can be somewhat of a mystery. And it is hard to play a game when you don’t know the rules. This article will aim to help you get the most out of your surety
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Our mission at CSBA is to help contractors navigate the complex world of surety bonds so that they can win the jobs that will take their business to the next level. If you’ve recently launched your own company or are pursuing performance and payment bonds for the first time, we understand that you have questions about the process. We’ll
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For contractors, taking on larger projects is a natural part of growth in business. The challenge is that no two projects are exactly alike, and bigger isn’t always better. There can be more risk with larger jobs, and some contractors see their gross profit margins (as a percentage) go down as jobs get bigger. For
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