<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Surety Bonds & Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our surety team: Experienced, dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional service and tailored surety solutions for your business.]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/surety-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.myconstructionbond.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Underbillings and Overbillings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Underbillings and overbillings refer to the difference between the revenue recognized by a contractor and the revenue billed to the...]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/underbillings-and-overbillings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6412167ef1ba0974295dc5b2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:09:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4cb4e_f26012c06b8d43cfa9cfbf216ee67577~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonding: The Miller Act and Little Miller Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Miller Act is a federal law in the United States that requires contractors to post performance bonds for certain government...]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/bonding-the-miller-act-and-little-miller-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">641113d536c406981d0fa24b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:41:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Construction Bonds: Your Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guide will delve into what construction bonds are, their various types, how they work, and why they are essential]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/understanding-construction-bonds-your-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6627b141024c85b59132ef2d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:15:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4cb4e_c979ff1a9ce447bc87de34dcb606c4b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid Bonds for Contractors: A Comprehensive Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA["Unlock the intricacies of bid bonds in the contracting realm, from safeguarding project owners to ensuring contractors' commitment.]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/bid-bonds-for-contractors-a-comprehensive-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64d64303ee723d70ac273b84</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:04:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4cb4e_18cd0d889e574cc1a299282478231421~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating SAM.gov: Your Roadmap to Government Contracting Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, I will guide you through finding potential federal contracting bid opportunities. 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]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transitioning from a Fast Track Bond Program to a Standard Bond program can seem arduous, however, here are some important reasons to do so]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/growing-from-a-fast-track-bond-program-to-a-standard-bond-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da1e3030736a500177eb1c1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4cb4e_276171f0b40344b889afae43dd80d765~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_616,h_551,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts On Growing Your Bond Capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thoughts on Growing Bond Capacity]]></description><link>https://www.suretybondsandconstruction.com/post/bond-capcity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5addd963c2a198001ee16500</guid><category><![CDATA[Bond Capacity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Surety Bond Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4cb4e_58d70ae7a56547fc88b5e3c4031656e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christian Collins</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>