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The Texas Veteran Builder

The Texas Veteran Builder

Intelligence for Veteran-Owned Texas Contractors

$28.6 billion went to veteran contractors last year. Did any of it go to you?

Jun 11, 2026

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3 min read

$28.6 billion went to veteran contractors last year. Did any of it go to you?

How VetCert works, what sole-source really means, and the 3 SAM.gov mistakes that get bids disqualified.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
Steel crossed $1,000/ton. Here's your week.

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Steel crossed $1,000/ton. Here's your week.

Q2 lumber spike, VetCert deadline pressure, and a critical contract clause to add before Friday.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
The Permit Problem: Why Skipping This Step Could Cost You Thousands

Jun 4, 2026

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1 min read

The Permit Problem: Why Skipping This Step Could Cost You Thousands

"We don't need permits for this." Three of the most dangerous words in home renovation.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
What's Really Inside That Contractor Quote — Line by Line

Jun 1, 2026

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1 min read

What's Really Inside That Contractor Quote — Line by Line

Most homeowners sign without reading this part. Here's what to look for.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
Summer Is the Busiest Season in Construction — Here's How to Lock In Your Contractor Now

May 28, 2026

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1 min read

Summer Is the Busiest Season in Construction — Here's How to Lock In Your Contractor Now

Don't wait until August to call. Here's why the window is closing fast.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
Built to Last: A Veteran's Message This Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

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2 min read

Built to Last: A Veteran's Message This Memorial Day

This one isn't about construction. It's about the people who built the foundation for everything else.

Edward Ortiz
Edward Ortiz
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