Earth experienced its hottest half-decade on record between 2011 and 2015 and the floods, droughts and storms unleashed by rising temperatures are likely only a prelude to new weather extremes.

The annual construction risk event opened on Monday in Orlando. Here are highlights from first full days events.

Surety bonds are more important than ever for contractors to ensure projects are completed, but it's still a buyer's market.

Surety bonds are more important than ever for contractors to ensure projects are completed, but it's still a buyer's market.

Last year set a record for amount of acreage destroyed by fire, but 2016 has seen its fair share of destruction.

When executed properly, email marketing can grow a business in a very strategic and calculated manner.

When executed properly, email marketing can grow a business in a very strategic and calculated manner.

Electricity has been restored to almost all of Cushing, about 70 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.