The Department of Defense just released its final CMMC 2.0 rule requiring DoD contractors and subcontractors to meet new security certification levels before contract award. The new DFARS rule takes effect November 10, 2025. If you touch Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), even as a subcontractor, this rule applies to you. […]
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A 2025 update to Florida’s change order law (Statute 218.755) helps contractors get paid faster. Here’s what you need to know.
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By Sarah O’Linn, Construction Surety Expert/Partner at Florida Surety Bonds [email protected] | 407-786-7770 | Sarah\’s LinkedIn The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is initiating major changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, impacting federal transportation contracting nationwide at the local municipality level. In response to these federal changes, the City of Orlando and Orange County
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✅ Federal Contractor Action Plan 1. Audit All Active and Upcoming Contracts for Escalation Clauses, if Federal contract(s) check for: 📌 Now you can evaluate the increased cost and performance risks that should be included in bid/contracts. Evaluate how long your working capital and bank line will sustain your business operations if cashflow impacted Don’t leave profit on the table by
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Protecting Profits Amid New Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum It was announced Monday Feb 10th that President Trump has reinstated 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, with no exceptions for key allies like Canada, Mexico, and South Korea. Effective March 4, these tariffs aim to level the playing field by countering foreign
Connelly vs. United States Decision: What It Is After Michael Connelly died, his family got an unexpected bill from the IRS for $889,914. Why? An auditor reviewing Michael’s estate tax return disagreed with the stated value of the shares in Crown C Supply, the company he owned with his brother. Although his estate was bought
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Traditionally most construction businesses qualified for licensure through an individual who both held the license and controlled the financial aspects of their business. Over the years construction businesses have changed with mergers and acquisitions, as well as the separation of financial management from construction supervision. More and more, the qualifying individual for a construction firm
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Great day networking with Florida contractors & government officials at the KSC Small Business Networking Fair.
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