NASBP Editorial Content Calendar

Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business-and technical-related content.

Note: As we build out our editorial calendar, please note that closer, upcoming issues include expanded content compared to those issues that are further out.

*Editorial calendar is tentative and subject to change.

Spring 2026 – showcased at NASBP’s 2026 Annual Meeting

Advocacy

  • You Missed the Deadline for Filing a Mechanic’s Lien or Making a Payment Bond Claim, Now What? When Subcontractors Can Bring Claims Against Project Owners for Unjust Enrichment by Todd Regan of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP  
  • A surety’s equitable subrogation rights by Ashley Cullinan of Smith Currie Oles
  • Ethical Considerations when a Surety Tenders its Defense to its Principal by Adrian D’Arcy of D’Arcy Vicknair, L.L.C.
  • From Jobsite to Arbitration: How AI Is Changing Construction Dispute Resolution by Jacqueline Vega Cintron of American Arbitration Association
  • The Hydra of the “Late Is Late” Rule by David Timm of Burr & Foreman
  • Canadian Study Reaffirms Protections, Value Provided by Surety Bonds by freelance writer
  • Tax Planning Opportunities Multiply for Contractors After OBBBA: Key Provisions for R&E, Depreciation, and Income Reporting by Ashlie Forum and Evan Schiller both of CBIZ
  • How Construction CFO Leadership Supports Strong Surety Relationships by Adam A. Canosa of Grassi Advisors
  • Surety careers by freelance writer
  • From the CEO 

Ad Space date: 1/12/2026
Materials deadline: 1/14/2026
Ships: March 2026 

Summer 2026 – showcased at NASBP’s 2026 Fall West and East Meetings

Meetings

  • Profile of 2026-2027 NASBP President Monica Donatelli by freelance writer
  • Where the Industry is Today: The NASBP State of the Surety Industry by NASBP CEO Mark McCallum
  • “Incorporated by Reference” in a Bond–what are the limits, risk, and expanse by David Harris of Bovis Kyle Burch & Medlin, LLC
  • Ethical Considerations when a Surety Tenders its Defense to its Principal Part 2 of 2 by Adrian D’Arcy of D’Arcy Vicknair, L.L.C.
  • Construction Contract Retention and Retention Release Bonds by Lisa Frasier and Dan Pope of Old Republic Surety
  • The Basics of Surety Backed Letters of Credit by freelance writer
  • Challenges and Restrictions to a Surety’s Right to Equitable Subrogation Part 2 by Ashley P. Cullinan of Smith Currie Oles LLP
  • How CPA-prepared financials help contractors who are seeking bonding credit by Robert Mercado of CBIZ
  • Surety Is in the Family Part 2 of 3 by freelance writer
  • From Jobsite to Arbitration: How AI Is Changing Construction Dispute Resolution by Jacqueline Vega Cintron of American Arbitration Association
  • From Challenge to Opportunity: Surety Team Backs Historic Restoration on Illinois State Capitol by Anna Dime of Old Republic Surety
  • CPA: How Contractors can Protect their Margins in 2026 by Brian Kassalen of BVK (Baker Tilly)
  • From the CEO 

Ad Space date: 5/4/2026
Materials deadline: 5/6/2026
Ships: July 2026

Fall 2026 – showcased at NASBP’s 2026 Fall East Meeting

Technology and Resources

  • Intercreditor Relationships and Intercreditor Agreements by Chad Schexnayder of Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod, LLP
  • Exposure For Post-Substantial Completion Claims on Performance Bonds by David Harris of Bovis Kyle
  • Surety Is in the Family Part 3 of 3 by freelance writer
  • What Bond Producers Should Know About the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program by Dominick Weinkam of Watt Tieder
  • Construction Auditing and Surety Bonds: How Certified Construction Auditors Can Help Protect Surety Interests by Craig Mann of MDD (Matson Driscoll & Damico LLP Forensic Accountants)
  • Case study of surety and bond producer working together to ensure a contractor’s success by freelance writer
  • ESOPs within the Construction Industry by Marty McCarthy of CBIZ
  • From the CEO

Includes special supplement of service providers of the surety industry

 
Ad Space date: 7/29/2026
Materials deadline: 7/31/2026
Ships: September 2026

Winter 2026 – showcased in NASBP SmartBrief and NASBP Pipeline

Education

  • The Benefits of Mutual Waivers of Consequential d\Damages Provisions in Construction Contracts by Brian Streicher of Ernstrom & Dreste
  • From the CEO

Includes special supplement of Surety and Reinsurer Executives Forecasting the Upcoming Year

 
Ad Space date: 9/26/26
Materials deadline: 9/28/26
Ships: November 2026