The ProSure Group BLOG

Surety losses likely to rise as economic problems continue

edit — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:22:05 +0000

The surety industry remains healthy despite a downturn in government-backed construction projects, according to industry observers. Read More

ABC AND AIA JOIN TOGETHER TO ADDRESS LACK OF LENDING IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

edit — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:37:13 +0000

ABC and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on Nov. 16 joined together to express their support for a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would improve private lending within the construction industry and help get projects moving. Read More

Green Jobs Make Up One-Third of Construction Workforce

edit — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:52:55 +0000

Green jobs are now an established part of the design and construction workforce and are only likely to grow ithis decade Read More

Price increases hit the drywall

edit — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:19:09 +0000

Drywall makers plan 35% hike in 2012. Read More

Inconsistency Is the Norm in Construction Liability Coverage

edit — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:43 +0000

In construction liability insurance, there is a great deal of inconsistency in determining whether faulty workmanship is an occurrence. The answer is all over the map, according to Finley Harckham, a veteran insurance attorney at the New York law firm Anderson Kill & Olick. Read More

Peek Behind the Curtain into Surety

edit — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:32:50 +0000

The recently revised edition of “The Basic Bond Book” is a collaboration between the Associated General Contractors of America and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. Read More

Construction Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 13.3 Percent

edit — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:14:39 +0000

Despite a stagnant national unemployment rate, the construction industry added 26,000 jobs in September (Read More)

Reduced Fees for Building Permits

edit — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:47:41 +0000

Hillsborough County BOCC approved a Resolution that will reduce the fees for most building permits and related services by 50%, effective October 1, 2011. This reduction applies to both residential and commercial activity. Click here to find a copy of the Board agenda item along with a notice of the Fee Reduction. The Board took this action in response to industry requests for relief during the current economic climate. The reduction is for a 15 mth period from 10/31/11 through 12/31/12.

Steve Murray Oversees Additional Territories

edit — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:00:18 +0000

The Insco Dico Group announced that Steve Murray, Regional Vice President, now oversees a significant portion of their nationwide branch network. Read More

CSX To Begin Hiring for Winter Haven Terminal

edit — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:40:45 +0000

WINTER HAVEN | The jobs that Winter Haven has awaited for five years are almost here. Read More