By: Kimberly Fusco
We welcome you to the next edition of the 2017 Economic Industry Update initiative, brought to you by Ellin & Tucker and The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. In this six-part series, featured in the Baltimore Business Journal, Ellin &... Continue Reading
By: Todd Feuerman
For many contractors — whether they perform on construction projects for private companies or local, state or federal agencies — bonding lines can be their lifeblood. A contractor’s ability to develop and maintain a strong relationship with a surety may... Continue Reading
A nonprofit typically starts out working hard to support its mission with a small budget and a lean team. But as the organization grows and takes on more employees and operating costs, it can be challenging to figure out how... Continue Reading
By: Bryan Porter
The following article can also be found in the October 19, 2017, E-Newsletter from Construction Executive: Risk Management: Assessing Risk When Expanding a Construction Company’s Geographic Footprint or Service Area The recent momentum of the construction marketplace has provided contractors... Continue Reading
Amazon’s growing network of fulfillment centers across the U.S. is considered by some a wonder of modular construction. The shells of the 1-million square foot-plus centers dot both urban and suburban landscapes and are built in an extraordinary 18-month turnaround.... Continue Reading
We welcome you to the next edition of the 2017 Economic Industry Update initiative, brought to you by Ellin & Tucker and The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore. In this six-part series, featured in the Baltimore Business Journal, Ellin &... Continue Reading
By: Bryan Porter
A contractor’s strategic plan goes beyond day-to-day positioning and operations – it evaluates opportunities, contemplates unforeseen risks, and demands return on investment. However, in light of the prolonged economic recovery, many contractors remain cost-conscious when developing their strategic plans. Investment... Continue Reading
By: David Schriver
Time magazine ranks Baltimore 8th amongst cities and 7th amongst suburban areas where Millennials are moving. For Baltimore area independent schools to continue to succeed, they will need to change the way they operate and market themselves to Millennial parents... Continue Reading
A reasonable royalty is the payment that would have resulted from a hypothetical negotiation between a patent licensor and licensee, usually taking place prior to a patent infringement or misappropriation date and a measure of damages for patent, trademark and... Continue Reading
The cost of commercial real estate improvements is typically recovered over the same period as the building itself, a long 39 years with no accelerated depreciation capabilities. The PATH Act changed that and is something that could be extremely beneficial... Continue Reading