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Insurtech for Surety: The Future Is Closer than You Think!

On the brink of a revolution! Learn about the industry’s recent advances in streamlining the transfer of surety bonding data and how it benefits bond producers, underwriters, and their clients. READ MORE…

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2017 AIA Contract Documents: Selected Key Changes

Revisions made to the A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and its related owner-contractor, subcontract, owner-architect, and consultant agreements are of interest to all project participants. READ MORE…

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ConsensusDocs Contracts Help Ensure Smooth Sailing

“Fisherman know that the sea is dangerous and the storm is terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore,” stated Ferdinand Magellan, an explorer from Portugal who became the first to circumnavigate the earth. Construction contracting is also a risky adventure. READ MORE…

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2015 NASBP Resource Directory

The NASBP Resource Directory, which is published annually in the fall issue of NASBP’s Surety Bond Quarterly magazine, offers a valuable listing of NASBP specialist firms that help construction and other businesses qualify for and maintain surety credit. READ MORE…

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Alternative Project Delivery, Alternative Risks

In the days of design-bid-build project delivery, architects and engineers were responsible for design and contractors werevresponsible for construction. These days, however, the bright lines of responsibility have been blurred by alternative project delivery methods such as “design-build” and “construction manager at-risk.” As project delivery methods change, so do risks for contractors who assume these alternate and expanded roles. READ ...

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The digital edition of Surety Bond Quarterly is just a click away

NASBP’s official magazine, Surety Bond Quarterly, is now available in a convenient digital format. Our summer issue focuses on the many facets that make up the world of suretyship. Read about 2015-2016 NASBP President Susan Hecker, the red flags all contractors should be aware of when trying to avoid claims, the importance of developing a signature leadership style, the American Institue ...

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