The Surety Information Office (SIO) provides brochures, presentations and CDs at no cost to help contractors better understand the benefits and value of contract surety bonds.
In addition to the following materials for contractors and subcontractors, SIO offers a content-rich website with advice for growth and success in the construction business.
How to Obtain Surety Bonds—An overview of the bonding process, from finding a producer to undergoing the prequalification process.
Importance of Surety Bonds in Construction—An overview of the value and benefits of contract surety bonds.
Surety Companies: What They Are and How to Find Out About Them—How to qualify a surety company through readily available resources.
Helping Contractors Grow: Surety Bonds for New & Emerging Contractors—Bonding assistance and support programs, bond guarantee programs and mentor-protégé programs for new and emerging contractors.
An Overview of the Contract Surety Bonds Claims Process (AGC)—Performance bond default situations, payment bond claims and project-owner expectations.
Surety Bonds: A Guide for Contractors—Presentations and links to online resources on an easy-to-use CD.
For more information, visit
www.sio.org and select “Contractors/Subcontractors.” To order free materials, select “Free Brochures and CDs.”