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News

From Previous Updates…

• Navy Continues Effort to Move Sailors Off Ships and Into Shore-based Housing

• US Army Opens Registration for Sixth Annual Virtual Industry Engagement Event

• Space Force Needs to Double in Size

BD/Marketing

From Previous Updates…

• The Fatal Flaw When Hiring a Business Developer

• Can Government Contractors Use Agency Logos and Seals in Their Marketing Materials?

• I Want to Sell to the Government; Where Do I Start?

Preconstruction

From Previous Updates…

• Tips for Getting Preconstruction Documents Approved Through USACE

• Estimators Add More Value Than They Think

• Why AI Will Become the Backbone of Preconstruction

Operations

From Previous Updates…

• Why Mission Critical Safety is Different

• The Lifecycle Blind Spot

• Why Picking the Right and Competent Key Personnel Matters on Government Projects

• Provide Your Crew With Meaningful Performance Data

Legal

From Previous Updates…

• Why Character, Not Capital, Is the Real Currency in Construction Bonding

• How to Protect Your Business When a Project Goes Wrong

• Back to Basics: SDVOSB Program Eligibility

Professional Development

From Previous Updates…

• How to Protect Your Time Without Becoming a Jerk

• Building Resilience in a Tough Industry

• The Quick Weekly Reset High-Performing Leaders Use to Stay Ahead of Disruption

Opinion

From Previous Updates…

• How to Recruit Young Workers Before It’s Too Late

• The Rise of the GovCon “Expert”

Resources

From Previous Updates…

• SBA Offers Support to Veteran Owned Businesses

• Doing Business with GSA Video Series

• Capture 411 Releases Part 3 of its 2026 8(a) Field Guide

• Capture 411 Posts Alphabetical List of 8(a) Firms Recently Suspended

Steven Koprince, founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, government contracts educator and former government contracts attorney, provides a thorough …

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Writing for Construction Business Owner, Rick Pedley, president and CEO of PK Safety, outlines the basics of high-visibility PPE for contractors. From the article:

On any given worksite, the greatest safety hazards are often the ones workers don’t see coming. In fast-moving environments where crews, heavy machinery and vehicles constantly intersect, eve…

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ACE Consulting has provided a comprehensive guide to understanding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ RMS system on their website. From the guide:

If you work in federal construction, you have almost certainly heard the term RMS. It gets mentioned in pre-construction meetings, written into contract specifications, and referenced every time a submittal go…

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From the SAME event site:

Join the SAME Savannah Post on June 23-25, 2026 (Tuesday through Thursday), at our biggest networking event of the year! In addition to featured speakers, technical sessions, federal agency briefings and exhibit hall networking, our full conference event registration also includes an Opening Reception at the Trustees' Garden (walking distance from conference venue)! We will be hosting this year’s event at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel, located in historic downtown Savannah.

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From the article:

The construction industry is facing a crisis. More and more workers are entering retirement age, and few people are stepping up to take their place. The younger generations were raised in a digital era that promoted university and technology-based fields rather than the trades. Now, we’re seeing a labor gap in the construction industry.

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From the article:

One of my coaches asked me the other day if I had five minutes to talk about something. We were already at the end of a meeting. I had another call coming up. My brain was in transition mode, trying to wrap up one conversation and prepare for the next. My gut reaction was no, because I knew ex…

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From the article:

Bonding capacity remains one of the most misunderstood growth constraints in construction. Contractors often assume that securing a surety bond is primarily a financial exercise; hit the right ratios, submit the right documents, and approval follows. But according to Gary Eastman, President of Swiftbonds and Axcess Surety, that assumpti…

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From the article:

In the safety profession, titles often look the same on paper. Safety Manager. EHS Manager. HSE Lead. But anyone who has stepped into a mission critical environment understands quickly that not all safety roles operate under the same conditions. Mission critical safety is not simply construction safety with tighter rules or more paperwo…

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From the article:

The construction industry operates in defined phases. Projects move from planning to design, procurement to construction, and finally to closeout. Each stage has contractual milestones, budget checkpoints, and measurable deliverables. When substantial completion is achieved, the project is declared finished.

For f…

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From the article:

On government construction projects, success is rarely about just the plans and specs. More often, it comes down to personnel. Specifically, the people placed in key roles at the very beginning of the job.

Positions like the Quality Control Manager (QCM), Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), and Superintendent (SUP) are not ceremonial …

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From the article:

The Advance Planning Briefing for Industry, known as APBI, provides industry partners with early insight into the MICC’s mission, organization and projected acquisition requirements in support of Army Warfighters. The five-day event is designed to improve transparency, encourage competition a…

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From the article:

Contractors often hesitate to hire a business development resource, and I understand why: It’s a true overhead seat. It doesn’t pour concrete, set pipe, or run projects. When margins are already feel thin, it’s hard to justify adding more overhead into the equation—especially in a role where it can be difficult to measure the true ROI.

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From the event website:

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Are you a subcontractor looking to scale your business and navigate the complexities of government contracting? Join the Florida APEX Accelerator at UWF for a game-changing opportunity to bridge the gap between your aspirations and …

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From the article:

No, this is not another shameless reflection on a certain National Championship basketball team. However, if you are a fan, feel free to insert those superstars in this scenario. Consider two major teams in basketball are playing a back-and-forth game. Scoring in this game will quickly escalate to triple digits for both teams. However, …

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