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John Chaney

John Chaney is the CEO and co-founder of Seattle-based construction software provider Dexter + Chaney. He can be reached at [email protected]. For more information, visit dexterchaney.com.
  • How Contractors Can Get Bonded in Six Easy Steps

    This week, I’m pleased to welcome Danielle Rodabaugh, chief editor at SuretyBonds.com, a nationwide surety provider that works with construction professionals. Whether you’re new to the construction industry or have been working in it for decades, you’ve probably realized that getting a surety bond can be confusing. To help make the process quicker and easier, this article will outline six steps that will make you more confident when purchasing this special type of risk mitigation insurance. Step 1: Verify which surety bond form you need. Before you contact a surety provider, you should know the exact surety bond form you need along with the bonding amount. Having this information from the get-go allows the surety provider to issue your bond quickly and accurately. For example, the...