#  @MarcGravely Marc Gravely Marc Gravely posts on X about insurance, infrastructure, money, investment the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1594141225975775232/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +1,230% - [--] Month [---------] +155% - [--] Months [---------] -71% - [--] Year [----------] -65% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1594141225975775232/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -48% - [--] Months [---] -11% - [--] Year [---] +696% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1594141225975775232/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.19% - [--] Month [------] +0.13% - [--] Months [------] +2.20% - [--] Year [------] +41% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1594141225975775232/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) #3996 [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) **Social topic influence** [insurance](/topic/insurance) #66, [infrastructure](/topic/infrastructure), [money](/topic/money), [investment](/topic/investment), [business](/topic/business) #678, [ai](/topic/ai), [marc](/topic/marc), [moses](/topic/moses), [samsung](/topic/samsung) #2751, [supreme court](/topic/supreme-court) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@ytexascom](/creator/undefined) [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@wallstreetapes](/creator/undefined) [@jennyrozelle](/creator/undefined) [@bogleheads](/creator/undefined) [@toconnorpi](/creator/undefined) [@kapka73](/creator/undefined) [@philippilk](/creator/undefined) [@citizenofthewo4](/creator/undefined) [@investinglaw](/creator/undefined) [@bobbyfijan](/creator/undefined) [@conorsen](/creator/undefined) [@btall421](/creator/undefined) [@nbacourtside](/creator/undefined) [@gilsarenashow](/creator/undefined) [@str8buckets](/creator/undefined) [@ohnohedidnt24](/creator/undefined) [@anothercohen](/creator/undefined) [@smbattorney](/creator/undefined) [@dagnumpi](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)](/topic/eli-lilly) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And it just pulled off the greatest political heist in Texas history:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999846038761666) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, 75.4K engagements "Insurance isn't just about protecting your business It's woven into the fabric of human endeavor: personal private public and corporate. For every waking moment of your day insurance touches every aspect of your life. And that's where the manipulation begins:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999900069875888) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The numbers reveal a hidden empire: Nearly [--] million people work in the insurance industry. Over [---] million are employed by insurance companies. Property and casualty lines account for 53% of all premiums. But here's what these companies don't want you to know:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999915207061944) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "The insurance industry's influence runs deeper than most realize. It shaped America's founding. The "law of merchants" - an informal but revered set of rules for insurance contracts - dictated business in colonial America. And this was just the beginning:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999931036360734) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Even Alexander Hamilton America's relentless centralizer had to bow to their power. He kept the "laws of merchants" in his back pocket while building the nation as insurers held unprecedented political influence. But their modern tactics would prove even more cunning:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999946693705945) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Today insurance companies are second only to the pharmaceutical industry in lobbying power. In [----] they spent $153 million influencing lawmakers. In [----] that number grew to $160 million. And Texas became their perfect testing ground:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1876999958752301196) 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Texas prides itself on being business-friendly. Politicians tout the "Texas Miracle" and claim no state is more accommodating to entrepreneurs. But beneath this facade lies a troubling reality:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877000138415394898) 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Over the past decade the Texas Legislature has systematically watered down the rights of Texas Businesses in favor of foreign insurance carriers. Each new law weakens policyholder protections. Each change tilts the scales further. And here's the most shocking revelation:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877000150452982226) 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Out of [----] insurance companies doing business in Texas only [---] are domestic. The rest are foreign corporations operating under special rules. Rules that Texas-based businesses don't get. Their strategy More calculated than anyone realized:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877000165816746304) 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Knowledge is your strongest weapon. Documentation is your shield. And having the right legal strategy is your path to victory" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877000548588949960) 2025-01-08T14:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I am Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And it just pulled off the greatest political heist in Texas history: https://t.co/GR4Ot7ipvc This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877000560228049177) 2025-01-08T14:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Winter Storm Uri wasn't just another Texas storm. It was a catastrophic failure of our infrastructure. Hundreds died. Billions in damages. And one of America's largest semiconductor facilities was about to uncover something disturbing:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877724735272075421) 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.4M engagements "Samsung's Austin facility was built like a fortress. They even installed their own electrical substation. Austin Energy promised uninterrupted power. But what happened next exposed a troubling pattern in the insurance industry:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877724752128979139) 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.3M engagements "With barely a warning the power went dark. Three days of complete shutdown. When the lights came back on the scene was devastating. But the real battle was just beginning" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877724768339919168) 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.2M engagements "The damage was staggering: $150M in destroyed equipment. $250M in business interruption losses. Samsung had a $2.5B "all-risks" policy with FM Global. That's when the gloves came off:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877724784529912213) 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.1M engagements "The policy was crystal clear: "All risks of physical loss or damage." No exclusions applied. But FM Global had other plans. And what they did next was unconscionable:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877724808911393002) 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1M engagements "They offered a fraction of what was owed. Refused to reconsider. Stonewalled every request for information. This wasn't just about Samsung anymore. It revealed something far more sinister. This was part of a systematic effort:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725082271052127) 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 991K engagements "A calculated strategy to underpay ALL Uri claims. The insurance industry's playbook exposed: Deny coverage Delay payment Diminish claims But Samsung had something most don't:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725095072018662) 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 924.9K engagements "Resources to fight back. Most Texas Businesses are forced to accept pennies on the dollar. Take their lumps and move on. Think about what these means for our local institutions:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725120111993305) 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 894.4K engagements "Our schools. Our hospitals. Our municipalities. All facing the same tactics. But lacking the means to challenge these giants. There are of course protections for property owners:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725326819942525) 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 833.1K engagements "The Texas Insurance Code for example. But the insurance lobby's influence runs deep. They've watered down penalties. Complicated the process. Made policy benefits harder to reach. After [--] years representing Texas Business I've seen it all:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725338664665511) 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 791.1K engagements "The abuse of power. The underhanded tactics. The systematic denial of legitimate claims. But here's what they don't want you to know:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725350496784417) 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 759.8K engagements "The Texas Insurance Code has teeth. And with the right expertise the playing field can be leveled" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725362295279747) 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 732.8K engagements "I am Marc Gravely Texas Business champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ The insurance industry's biggest fear just came true: A company big enough to fight back. Samsung filed a $400M lawsuit that's exposing everything. The playbook they never wanted you to see: https://t.co/iaxswTi1JZ The insurance industry's biggest fear just came true: A company big enough to fight back. Samsung filed a $400M lawsuit" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725373938766310) 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 1.1M engagements "Video credits: YT link YT link YT link https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tpTdgicwrPo&ab_channel=TheBrainBookClub https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Mxf_sNzeZ_E&ab_channel=Farmlifebeauty https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Tn_-RFBDBCQ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tpTdgicwrPo&ab_channel=TheBrainBookClub https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Mxf_sNzeZ_E&ab_channel=Farmlifebeauty https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Tn_-RFBDBCQ" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1877725386102210661) 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 568.5K engagements "This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry: Most building defects aren't accidents or unavoidable problems. Rather systemic failures that General Contractors routinely exploit. Here's what Texas businesses & property owners need to know:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1879536532241207371) 2025-01-15T14:30Z [----] followers, 82.8K engagements "The reason They know you hate conflict and use this fact against you often saying "but we have such a good relationship" But there's still time to protect your interests. It all starts with the right guidance" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1879538001489035358) 2025-01-15T14:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I am Marc Gravely Texas business champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry: Most building defects aren't accidents or unavoidable problems. Rather systemic failures that General Contractors routinely exploit. Here's what Texas businesses & property owners need to know: https://t.co/DP4OSmByIx This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1879538013258277063) 2025-01-15T14:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The most powerful foreign invasion of Texas wasn't military: Insurance companies based overseas lobbied to change Texas law. Now they're exploiting the rules they helped create. Here's how they crafted the perfect legal heist: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1880261315853500825) 2025-01-17T14:30Z [----] followers, 43.2K engagements "Insurance adjusters Nationwide are being called to LA. Adjusters need specific state licenses and training to handle these unique claims. They must also be trained on specific policy coverages and assessment protocols. Creating a unique paradox for insurers:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1881358959325724734) 2025-01-20T15:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How do you accurately assess damage you can't easily see Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs estimate these fires will cost insurers up to $30 billion. With over [-----] structures damaged or destroyed the total costs could balloon to $40 billion. But there's something even more concerning:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1881359278369653105) 2025-01-20T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The damage isn't limited to high-risk areas. These microscopic particles can travel for miles affecting properties far from the actual fires. With [-----] people under mandatory evacuation orders and another [-----] under warning the scale is unprecedented. Here's what property owners need to know:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1881359421017825472) 2025-01-20T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1. Documentation is crucial: Take detailed photos of all surfaces Keep records of any unusual odors Document any respiratory issues Save all cleaning receipts But there's more you can do:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1881359548344356975) 2025-01-20T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2. Professional assessment is key: Request specialized testing Document all findings thoroughly Hire certified indoor air quality specialists Get detailed reports of particle contamination The next step is critical:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1881359560637866261) 2025-01-20T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The impact extends beyond individual properties: When property rights weaken property values become less stable. When values become unstable lending becomes riskier. When lending risks increase growth slows. But there's something most institutions don't realize:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1882798329001893890) 2025-01-24T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The implications for Texas institutions are astonishing: Universities with aging buildings Commercial real estate portfolios School districts facing repair costs Hospitals managing facility maintenance The ripple effect of this flows on to wider society:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1882798341438005443) 2025-01-24T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Should we make it MORE difficult or LESS difficult for real estate investors in Texas to recover costs of repair to their multimillion dollar investment Asking for a friend " [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1883212878381240528) 2025-01-25T17:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The American Dream is under attack because of this ONE resource: It's not lumber concrete or steel. But the single most important element in construction. Here's why it's increasing price might mean your children will never own a home: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1885350995062055057) 2025-01-31T15:34Z [----] followers, 41.5K engagements "Median net worth of homeowners: $255000 Median net worth of renters: $6300 This 40x difference is creating a two-tier society. Homeownership has traditionally been the primary path to building generational wealth" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1885351488949805146) 2025-01-31T15:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Without it millions of Americans are: Struggling to build equity Missing out on tax benefits Unable to leverage property for business loans This crisis is forcing major life delays:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1885351646391394739) 2025-01-31T15:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The construction industry just lost $1.8 trillion worldwide. Not from theft accidents or material waste. But from ONE mistake that 75% of US firms make twice a week. Here's the silent killer which is taking money out of your pocket: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1886437085076414568) 2025-02-03T15:30Z [----] followers, 126.5K engagements "Every construction project is affected by one thing: bad data. According to Autodesk and FMI Corp. it caused $1.8T in losses worldwide in [----]. Issues with measurements information and specifications plague the industry. They're more than numbers on a spreadsheet" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1886437142857195958) 2025-02-03T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "America's construction industry is facing collapse: 41% of workers are retiring as costs surge 30%. But Texas has proposed an unprecedented move. Here's why construction experts say that Texas could save America:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887161787482771709) 2025-02-05T15:30Z [----] followers, 50K engagements "Let's break down the damage: Wood prices shot up 16% Steel surged 22% Concrete rose 15% And that's just the beginning. The real crisis lies in what's happening on construction sites across Texas:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887161957939323031) 2025-02-05T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A mass exodus of skilled workers has left the industry reeling. 41% of Texas construction workers are set to retire within the next decade. But here's the truly concerning part: The tech sector grew by 25% between [----] and [----] drawing away potential construction workers" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887162212168716652) 2025-02-05T15:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The same affluence that propelled America forward became our weakness. Decades of comfort distracted us from maintenance. Technological shifts drew attention from fundamentals. Now we're facing the consequences. This isn't just about physical structures" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887879786049278170) 2025-02-07T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Infrastructure connects our people and businesses. It defines how we experience life. From the Hoover Dam to the Golden Gate Bridge - these structures represent America's spirit. And they need our attention" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887879826033578255) 2025-02-07T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Will we be remembered as the generation that let America crumble Or will we be the ones who rebuilt it The choice - and the future - is in our hands. We can leave it better than we found it" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887880056644776284) 2025-02-07T15:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The biggest threat to America is within our borders. And It's crumbling beneath our feet every day. But if we make the right moves early we can change the course of history. Here's why our infrastructure crisis could reshape America's future: https://t.co/1X4K55opWn The biggest threat to America is within our borders. And It's" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1887880068426613094) 2025-02-07T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "When infrastructure fails it's not just about repair costs. It's about the hidden financial impact: Lost revenue Reputation damage Business interruption Reframing America's infrastructure is vital in protecting what we value most" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1888966674080321881) 2025-02-10T15:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow America's premier defense institution just broke protocol: After discovering a threat that security and military leaders couldn't handle. They invited an infrastructure expert to speak at their yearly summit. Here's [--] key insights I'll share to keep our country safe: 🧵 https://t.co/X4mcerDGEf America's premier defense institution" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1888966685698499023) 2025-02-10T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The crisis in insurance isn't just about policies. It's about protecting America's future. When architects can't innovate when engineers play it safe when businesses can't grow - we all lose" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1890069202817728977) 2025-02-13T16:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is how insurance companies avoid paying out claims: They create policies that disappear as you use them. The result Stopping innovation in America. Here's how failure to recover costs affects the future of American prosperity: 🧵 https://t.co/Y7As2qiCfz This is how insurance companies avoid paying out claims: They create" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1890069214574354868) 2025-02-13T16:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If insurance companies will try to deny claims on a national treasure like the USS Lexington. What chance do regular policyholders have The battle continues not just for the Lexington but for all who face similar tactics" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1890415997670289714) 2025-02-14T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The USS Lexington's final battle wasn't in WWII. [--] years later an insurance company tried to do what bombs couldn't. Destroy one of America's greatest warships. Here's how the USS Lexington won its toughest battle: 🧵 https://t.co/lNK408j2Ga The USS Lexington's final battle wasn't in WWII. [--] years later an insurance company" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1890416009577910301) 2025-02-14T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's being challenged right now in Texas. As someone who's represented thousands of property owners I can tell you: The next few years will be critical for protecting these rights" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1891504025763500202) 2025-02-17T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The Magna Carta established property rights [---] years ago. Now insurance companies have found a way around it. How By putting barriers in place to stop you from contesting claims. Here's how they are infringing on your 5th amendment rights (and how to fight back): 🧵 https://t.co/MzFAV1aXD6 The Magna Carta established property" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1891504037553692874) 2025-02-17T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Now corporations serve primarily their shareholders. Policy holders get the short end of the stick. Many have fallen victim to the multitude of methods that insurance companies and their consultants develop in order to pay less on claim" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1892228941420912913) 2025-02-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Meet the man who built America's economy: He personally funded the Revolution Founded the first national bank Created the U.S. Navy Here's the story of America's secret founding father: 🧵 https://t.co/H9JLYQkXc5 Meet the man who built America's economy: He personally funded the Revolution Founded the first national bank Created" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1892228953244656113) 2025-02-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "China is taking over the US. Not through military or tech innovation. But by investing $100 BILLION every year for [--] years on the thing that made America a global powerhouse. Here's how they planted their flag in over [---] countries (and why the US might be next): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894402057010086262) 2025-02-25T15:00Z [----] followers, 451.9K engagements "They're reshaping global trade patterns. Take the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A $62B investment connecting China's Xinjiang to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. This project will handle [---] million tons of cargo annually. The implications go beyond trade between the [--] countries:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894402548364448182) 2025-02-25T15:02Z 11.7K followers, 15.9K engagements "China's position in the Indian Ocean fundamentally alters trade routes. Their global footprint: Piraeus Port - Greece New airports - Phnom Penh The Mambilla hydropower project The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway Each builds lasting economic relationships:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894402569713443272) 2025-02-25T15:02Z 11.7K followers, 13.6K engagements "The infrastructure crisis isn't just about buildings and bridges. It's about protecting massive investments made by institutions across America" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894402972920209914) 2025-02-25T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow China is taking over the US. Not through military or tech innovation. But by investing $100 BILLION every year for [--] years on the thing that made America a global powerhouse. Here's how they planted their flag in over [---] countries (and why the US might be next): 🧵 https://t.co/XVI1Qgotx9 China is taking over the US. Not through" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894402984643367012) 2025-02-25T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "From cattle to oil to semiconductors to AI - we've always adapted and thrived. Apple's $500 billion vote of confidence confirms what Texans have known all along: the biggest and brightest future is being built right here on Texas soil" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894765861929726153) 2025-02-26T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Texas just won the biggest prize of [----]. Apple will invest $500 BILLION in the US economy starting with an AI factory in Houston. Here's why the biggest company's in the world are choosing to invest in Texas: 🧵 https://t.co/IsWFjLz3s8 Texas just won the biggest prize of [----]. Apple will invest $500 BILLION in the US economy" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1894765873745043488) 2025-02-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "For nearly [--] years the Annual Construction Law Conference has been where the most consequential decisions about construction disputes are shaped. This is not just a discussion of academic legal theories but forging of the future of construction in the great state of Texas" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1895493542942024137) 2025-02-28T15:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow If you build buy or sell property this event will affect your wallet: It covers everything that impacts building projects in Texas. Here are [--] critical topics covered at 38th Annual Construction Law Conference (and why they matter to you): 🧵 https://t.co/U1jeeVCMTv If you build buy or sell property this event will affect your" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1895493554706985193) 2025-02-28T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Understanding the economic forces at play allows informed investors to participate in the rebuilding process. In ways that can benefit both their portfolios and the communities they serve" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1896940485710840259) 2025-03-04T15:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is what LA real estate agents are saying after the fires: "The flood gates are opening". Here are the hidden economic forces turning tragedy into a real estate redevelopment boom (and how you can be a part of it): 🧵 https://t.co/smmDs3VcF5 This is what LA real estate agents are saying after the fires: "The flood gates are" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1896940497400385961) 2025-03-04T15:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "But through decades of persistent effort in an historically overlooked field. From volunteer firefighter to Vietnam veteran to the Supreme Court Allensworth's journey reminds us that expertise built over time can transform an entire industry. And in doing so transform countless lives" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897301359793520746) 2025-03-05T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The most unlikely Supreme Court attorney in history: A volunteer firefighter and Vietnam veteran. In [----] he presented a case that divided America's courts. Here's how William Allensworth transformed the entire construction industry: 🧵 https://t.co/qpmD0QS99W The most unlikely Supreme Court attorney in history: A volunteer" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897301371705245864) 2025-03-05T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] two companies went to war over America's future: The battleground Our nations deadliest terrain. But what started as conflict ended as the single greatest unifier in our history. Here's how an infrastructure project was the foundation of American prosperity: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897663593199665268) 2025-03-06T15:00Z [----] followers, 26.2K engagements "In the first century of our nations existence two railroad companies embarked on the impossible: The Central Pacific and The Union Pacific attempted to lay [----] miles of track on the most formidable terrain possible. But it was the government that made it all possible" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897663676515221889) 2025-03-06T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Sierra Nevada stood like an impenetrable wall. Solid granite demanded innovative solutions. Brutal winters claimed countless lives. The workforce required would expand beyond the locals at the time" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897663890957508741) 2025-03-06T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Central Pacific employed [-----] Chinese workers. These workers made up 80% of their workforce. Paid just $30 monthly covering their own expenses. Many sacrificed everything for this vision. Union Pacific's workforce faced equally daunting conditions:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1897663945311482335) 2025-03-06T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Romans treated infrastructure as military strategy. Rather than avoiding obstacles they built through them - tunneling through mountains and diverting rivers. Their engineering prowess is evident today" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899507640386121927) 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Parts of the Colosseum Roman Forum and Castel Sant'Angelo still stand [----] years later. This reveals how important infrastructure was. Rome's population peaked at over one million citizens in [---] AD. They engineered complex systems for:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899507662246858801) 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The most enduring solutions aren't always the most innovative. They're the ones that understand and solve fundamental human needs" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899507724280598765) 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Silicon Valley can only dream of matching the first infrastructure renaissance: It happened between 4500-1000 BC. And it all started with the discovery of ONE tool. Here's how it's invention laid the foundation of everything built today: 🧵 https://t.co/0Kq1kou7WI Silicon Valley can only dream of matching the first infrastructure" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899507736599220292) 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of lawyers that work 24/7 to deny your claims. Here are their legal secrets and business methods to minimizing claim payments: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899822814405984631) 2025-03-12T14:00Z [----] followers, 631.8K engagements "Many thousands of lawyers work for insurance companies hidden in plain sight at law firms across America. Their sole purpose To protect insurance company profits by finding ways to deny or minimize your claims. Most people never realize this because there's a little-known rule:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899823107214549030) 2025-03-12T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Insurance companies count on you giving up. Don't let them win. Your policy is a contract. You've paid your premiums. They should pay what they owe" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899823975448121699) 2025-03-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of lawyers that work 24/7 to deny your claims. Here are their legal secrets and business methods to minimizing claim payments: 🧵 https://t.co/0ZhuHE0K2u This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1899823987158593597) 2025-03-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Insurance companies fight to overcome this ONE process: It was their own idea. My law partner Jonathan Lisenby was asked to testify before the Texas State Legislature. Here's how he informed the Texas State Legislature and advised on appraisal: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1901997120259035492) 2025-03-18T14:00Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements "The $25 billion gamble that could have destroyed America: In [----] Eisenhower bet the nation's future on highways. [-----] miles of roads. 90% federal funding. Thousands of lives at stake annually. Here's how one man's "crazy" vision changed America forever:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1904888829951304140) 2025-03-26T13:31Z [----] followers, 167.8K engagements "Highway right-of-ways hosted fiber optic networks. By [----] [--] states had shared resource projects laying the foundation for digital infrastructure. Today though only 1% of US roads Interstates carry:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1904889459788968261) 2025-03-26T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "25% of all vehicle miles 50% of truck freight Critical telecommunications Emergency response routes But this success brings new challenges: The system needs $57B annually for repairs - double current spending" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1904889484879290513) 2025-03-26T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In [----] the internet was a tiny network used by just [-----] Americans. Most people had never heard of it. Even fewer understood its potential. But an obscure Pentagon memo system would lead to us ripping up everything we knew about human connection:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1905273826080125116) 2025-03-27T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The story begins in [----] when Bob Taylor (who did not have a cool job) had a simple problem: Three separate computer terminals in his Pentagon office connected to different mainframes. He did the logical thing of linking them together of course. Remember this moment" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1905273845512348128) 2025-03-27T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AT&T's monopoly over America's phone lines. The company controlled 85% of local phones long-distance and equipment. Something had to change to unleash the internet's potential:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1905274009060778473) 2025-03-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] the government broke up AT&T's monopoly. This created seven independent phone companies. More importantly it sparked a revolution in telecommunications infrastructure. The impact would reshape the digital landscape forever with Sprint seizing the opportunity" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1905274024839753969) 2025-03-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The most expensive mistake building owners make: Trusting that their new construction was built correctly. But 78% of commercial properties develop severe defects within [--] years. Here's the trick that will 10x your savings WHEN your property defects: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1907810400986607634) 2025-04-03T15:00Z [----] followers, 300K engagements "3 years after independence America was falling apart. Western settlerscut off by "unimproved roads"were about to join foreign powers. Washington's response Betting his OWN money on an insane infrastructure project. Here's how he used it to save democracy:🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1908180014883098976) 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, 153.3K engagements "Washington recognized something: infrastructure wasn't just about roads and bridges. It was the literal "cement" that bound together different parts of America into an indissoluble union. Without physical connectivity our experiment in democracy might crumble before it began:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1908180174337884397) 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The weakness of the Articles of Confederation had become painfully obvious. With no authority to coordinate commerce or fund projects America remained a loose collection of states rather than a unified nation. This infrastructure crisis led to creating a stronger constitution:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1908180187139002611) 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Not Texas Real Estate Investors. Foreign Insurers Out of state construction companies New York architects and engineers will all gain liability protection. Their industry associations lobbied for this change framing it as a way to "reduce costs" and "encourage development."" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1909649283986731198) 2025-04-08T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This change SHIFTS substantial financial risk from builders to owners. Under the current 10-year statute of repose Texas Investors who discover construction defects in year [--] can still seek compensation. With the new 8-year limit" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1909649304857477454) 2025-04-08T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is how insurance companies increase their profits: Policy holders have to prove what DIDN'T destroy their property. But even though this was outlawed in [----]. Here's how they have been getting away with it for the last [--] years: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1915420576711393618) 2025-04-24T15:00Z [----] followers, 77.5K engagements "The legislature explicitly put the burden on insurers to prove exclusions but courts kept applying precedents requiring homeowners to prove a negative. The result A patchwork of inconsistent rulings that continues today" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1915421040463028478) 2025-04-24T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Some courts (like in Telepak 1994) correctly applied the statute putting the burden on insurers. Others ignored it completely following Wallis and Lyons. The outcome of your insurance loss now depends on which court hears your case - a lottery no homeowner should face" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1915421052282560807) 2025-04-24T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to keep your money for months after an appraisal award. No penalties. No consequences. Here's the Texas court case that could destroy homeowner protection: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225373949125012) 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, 55.2K engagements "This creates a dangerous new reality for Texas businesses and property owners: Insurers can delay payment for months after appraisal No automatic penalties or bad faith liability You must prove "unreasonable" delay Legal costs fall entirely on you In business terms:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225424419275194) 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Imagine your hotel suffers $1M in fire damage. Your insurer offers $500k. You go through appraisal which confirms you're owed $1M. But instead of paying your insurer sits on the money for a year. You can't afford repairs without that insurance money. You're forced to:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225442123350286) 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2) Implementing specific policy language requiring: Payment within [--] days of appraisal Contractual interest penalties annually for delays Recovery of attorney fees if legal action becomes necessary Don't wait until after a disaster to discover your policy lacks teeth" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225659715445092) 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Texas Supreme Court may eventually correct this problem but businesses need protection now. Work with your insurance broker to implement these changes at your next renewal. Don't let insurers profit from holding your money hostage when disaster strikes" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225672294191242) 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to keep your money for months after an appraisal award. No penalties. No consequences. Here's the Texas court case that could destroy homeowner protection: 🧵 https://t.co/uV2L8RgHQr State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225684336009430) 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Video/Image Credits: - Youtube: A year after the [----] Texas winter storm many insurance claims have been closed without payment - WFAA - Youtube: Insurance company refuses to defend ERCOT pay damage claims from Texas winter storm lawsuits - KXAN - propertyinsurancecoveragelaw - raiznerlaw" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917225696965132501) 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] Dwight D. Eisenhower copied Nazi Germany. During WWII he discovered their secret weapon wasn't military at all. But a "mighty network" which boosted productivity AND saved thousands of lives. Here's how copying the enemy made America the world's superpower: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1917949894888997272) 2025-05-01T14:31Z [----] followers, 96.4K engagements "AI just cracked ANOTHER critical part of society: The power to write our laws. And 180+ countries rushing to hand over control. But is it necessarily a bad thing The hidden pattern that decides if civilizations survive or collapse: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1918305172016775574) 2025-05-02T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The AI regulation explosion continues worldwide. 180+ countries are drafting new AI laws. Tech giants spend billions to comply with contradictory rules. Governments keep creating more oversight boards. But is this actually making things better History suggests otherwise" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1918305366720561653) 2025-05-02T14:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "This mistake ruins 80% of construction projects: Owners obsessing over finding the lowest bid. But expert builders focus on something else entirely. Here's how save MILLIONS on their buildings (while you waste money): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1919778441869853145) 2025-05-06T15:37Z [----] followers, 61.3K engagements "Contractors who completed past projects within 5% of budget have a 72% chance of similar results next time. Those with previous overruns exceeding 10% have only a 24% chance of meeting budget targets. Insurance isn't just a formality" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1919778946343960903) 2025-05-06T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's essential risk management. In Texas where insurance regulations heavily favor carriers inadequate coverage exposes owners to catastrophic losses. Always verify contractors have:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1919779010902687895) 2025-05-06T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "America's paranoia in the 1950's created your smartphone: While obsessing over nuclear dominance we accidentally created the future of tech. Here's history's greatest case of productive anxiety: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920116527736725524) 2025-05-07T14:00Z [----] followers, 38.2K engagements "Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE the project even begins. Here's how to avoid the trap that costs 70% of property owners time and money: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920872872832365050) 2025-05-09T16:05Z [----] followers, 59.9K engagements "4. Documentation underpins protection against disputes. In construction disputes if it's not documented it didn't happen. "I sent an email" isn't sufficient for multimillion-dollar projects. Your system must be comprehensive consistent and accessible to ALL stakeholders" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920873162226757765) 2025-05-09T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Start with platforms like Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud. These create a single source of truth that prevents "version confusion." Projects using these platforms report 50% fewer RFIs - directly reducing disputes. But technology alone isn't enough" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920873176629997634) 2025-05-09T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE the project even begins. Here's how to avoid the trap that costs 70% of property owners time and money: 🧵 https://t.co/xBbENFoUBZ Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920873512065175564) 2025-05-09T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Video/Image Credits: - LA Times - Matt Risinger: - miribina: - Autodesk Building Solutions: - Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash - Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash - Photo by Evgeniy Surzhan on Unsplash https://www.youtube.com/watchv=suNadRnHy-U&ab_channel=AutodeskBuildingSolutions https://www.youtube.com/watchv=czHETuNgwE8&ab_channel=miribina https://www.youtube.com/watchv=d-FlQtoyXkw&ab_channel=MattRisinger https://www.youtube.com/watchv=suNadRnHy-U&ab_channel=AutodeskBuildingSolutions https://www.youtube.com/watchv=czHETuNgwE8&ab_channel=miribina" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1920873524346191998) 2025-05-09T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In [----] a powerful network secretly shaped America: They built America's financial foundation Negotiated crucial foreign loans Created the first national bank Here's the story of the forgotten founders of America: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922290779751645630) 2025-05-13T14:00Z [----] followers, 63.2K engagements "When we think of America's founding we picture Washington Jefferson Adams Franklin. But an entirely different group wielded enormous influence behind the scenes. They rarely appear in history books. Few citizens knew their names. But their impact was undeniable" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922290920734785834) 2025-05-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Maritime insurersnot politicianswere the hidden architects of the American financial system. This revelation comes from Professor Hannah Farber's book "Underwriters of the United States." Her research shows how these specialists literally underwrote our independence" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291048287764964) 2025-05-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ""Processes by which Americans borrowed money to fight the war." They created mechanisms that made European loans possible. With France they structured risk-sharing agreements that distributed potential losses" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291376261366145) 2025-05-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "With Dutch financial houses maritime insurers played a critical role. Dutch investors needed assurances about American creditworthinesstough for a nation that didn't technically exist. Insurance brokers used their relationships to vouch for American credit" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291483824333184) 2025-05-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "After the war these insurers transformed from war financiers to nation builders. They tackled America's war debt by "forming corporations that purchased American federal debt thereby shoring up that debt's value." This established U.S. creditworthiness for future borrowing" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291496021327919) 2025-05-13T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Their biggest contribution Helping establish the First Bank of the United States. Hamilton's vision required private capital expertise and international banking connections. Maritime insurers provided all [--]. This [----] institution became the foundation of American finance" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291508310638766) 2025-05-13T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "These insurers maintained independence while shaping national institutions. Farber reveals they "adapted preserving their autonomy through involvement in commercial law." They became indispensable experts in risk assessment. Lawmakers deferred to their judgment" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1922291745313980519) 2025-05-13T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Europe's latest transport plans put America to shame: Their $34B mega-hub: Is 2x Heathrow's size Has 200mph trains connected directly to the terminal Here's what America can learn from them to finally have "developed infrastructure": 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1924827500590596368) 2025-05-20T14:00Z [----] followers, 150.3K engagements "Two 1.7-mile runways 200mph trains to major cities A rail station integrated into the terminal Capacity for [--] million passengers annually Underground tunnels connecting everything What makes this truly revolutionary isn't just the airport's size" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1924828015776956654) 2025-05-20T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It's the seamless integration of air rail and roads - designed as a single system from day one. Unlike our airports where transport modes developed independently over decades creating inefficiencies. The project includes tunnels [--] meters below the surface" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1924828127274139766) 2025-05-20T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In [----] Texas was SUPPOSED to get an airport bigger than DFW: 6M passengers Unlimited growth potential [--] mins from Austin & San Antonio But instead we let Denver build it. Here's the biggest infrastructure mistake that Texas has ever made: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1925204981252313312) 2025-05-21T15:00Z [----] followers, 182.9K engagements "Europe: Building $11B tunnels between nations. While Texas cities compete instead of collaborate on major infrastructure. Denver's airport now outperforms Austin and San Antonio's airports combined - even with a smaller population. The contrast couldn't be more striking" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1925205061942345739) 2025-05-21T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Projects focus on 30-50 year horizons not just immediate needs. Funding combines national regional and EU resources. Governance structures transcend local politics and electoral cycles. The outcomes speak for themselves:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1925205417531240859) 2025-05-21T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Take the resund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden. Since [----] it has transformed Copenhagen and Malm into a single labor market. Swedish commuters saw wage increases of 13.5% after opening. Patent applications in Malm increased by 140% as innovation flourished" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1925205487617970291) 2025-05-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This is what happens when vision trumps provincialism. Or consider the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link an 11-mile tunnel being built between Germany and Denmark. It will boost Scandinavia-Baltic trade by 1.7B annually" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1925205592525918390) 2025-05-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Chinese smart building systems offer major savings and efficiency. But they may create vulnerabilities in access control tenant data and critical infrastructure. Many organizations unknowingly exposed IP through partnerships" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1927751565932384553) 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trade associations must navigate complex regulations to protect members from these risks. Most alarming The window for adaptation is closing. Morgan Stanley projects China reaching 82% chip self-sufficiency by [----] ending Western tech dependence" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1927751582176936123) 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Xi prepares for "extreme scenarios" including economic fracturing. Meanwhile the US debates basic responses. American educational institutions need immediate curriculum changes:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1927751594537558273) 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1927751704919101557) 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Referenced Media: Alex Wang (LinkedIn) CNBC International Live: BBC World Service: Data Cafe: TechSnap: Vox: Shaghai CGTN Europe: https://youtube.com/shorts/7BUCdqwGuDg https://youtu.be/XFRCCxy3SfI https://youtu.be/rkxMdmipYqM https://youtube.com/shorts/isfRd5tfstY https://youtube.com/shorts/lWJFRrOkHmU https://youtu.be/z7do1hhb6fE https://youtu.be/E641ZjGaoLo https://youtube.com/shorts/isfRd5tfstY https://youtube.com/shorts/lWJFRrOkHmU https://youtu.be/rkxMdmipYqM https://youtu.be/z7do1hhb6fE https://youtu.be/E641ZjGaoLo https://youtube.com/shorts/7BUCdqwGuDg https://youtu.be/XFRCCxy3SfI" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1927751716835058030) 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your street right now. Here's the water crisis that no one's talking about (and how we can fix it): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1928126726380605937) 2025-05-29T16:30Z [----] followers, 60.7K engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your street right now. Here's the water crisis that no one's talking about (and how we can fix it): 🧵 https://t.co/bu2qV4Lt7u America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1928127521121525769) 2025-05-29T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Photo credit: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Video credits (YouTube): The Wall Street Journal: WI.Plat_: Cartersville UNCUT: BS Terra: usgao: The B1M: https://youtu.be/WLFBoASIQ0sfeature=shared https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-3FjmxOsjy/locale=es_ES&hl=ar https://youtu.be/7ALeNj7cp_sfeature=shared https://youtu.be/c7Sm3JKqCP4feature=shared https://youtu.be/6Bf7Uf2HRtofeature=shared https://youtu.be/vQ7H_DAC464feature=shared https://youtu.be/c7Sm3JKqCP4feature=shared https://youtu.be/vQ7H_DAC464feature=shared https://youtu.be/7ALeNj7cp_sfeature=shared https://youtu.be/6Bf7Uf2HRtofeature=shared" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1928127533423415430) 2025-05-29T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly $40 BILLION in active construction. But the people overseeing it - superintendents - get ZERO training in how to manage the risk. Clay Montgomery found out the hard way And what he learned could save your district millions: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1929900941840662695) 2025-06-03T14:00Z 11.6K followers, 1.4M engagements "Start with comprehensive facility assessments. Post Construction Quality Audits Document everything during construction. Review policies with institutional coverage experts. Budget for system renewal cycles not just repairs" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1929901415998337039) 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Many districts have cost of repair recovery opportunities from past construction issues. Defective work and insurance underpayments can be pursued years later. The key is working with institutional property specialists" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1929901427847246154) 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If you'd like to learn more about Clay's work and his insights from the field you can get his e-book here 👇 https://tinyurl.com/2hn6e9rx https://tinyurl.com/2hn6e9rx" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1929901439641698507) 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly $40 BILLION in active construction. But the people overseeing it - superintendents - get ZERO training in how to manage the risk. Clay Montgomery found out the hard way And what he learned could save your district millions: 🧵 https://t.co/yt70YbgPUB By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1929901451498926290) 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow In [----] [--] massive storms will hit America. [--] of those will be major hurricanes (with big scary names like Reginald). But the real damage is done with what comes AFTER the storm. Here's how to navigate the insurance maze that follows natural disasters: In [----] [--] massive storms will hit America. [--] of those will be major hurricanes" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1930294536938631676) 2025-06-04T16:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Video credits (YouTube): CBS [--] San Diego: WCCO - CBS Minnesota: VICE: WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast: Gulf Coast News: PBS NewsHour: Lawyer Britt - Premier Property Law: https://youtu.be/pxh5JajSoI8feature=shared https://youtu.be/YNqrWpcibgQfeature=shared https://youtu.be/_mEa9BC7bLofeature=shared https://youtu.be/SoEJijhfHuEfeature=shared https://youtu.be/fyuFoklWREcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/efxMJrd0vjQfeature=shared https://youtu.be/svXrP-y-_B8feature=shared https://youtu.be/SoEJijhfHuEfeature=shared" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1930294549244719546) 2025-06-04T16:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Texas gets hit with more hail damage than any state in America. But the storms arent what bankrupt property owners. The insurance companies are. Heres how some systematically deny claims (and the playbook to fight back and win): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1930640859084837105) 2025-06-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Every spring Texas becomes a battlefield. March-July brings peak hail season spanning North Texas to South Texas. In [----] hail larger than [--] inches hit [--] million homes. But the real damage happens after storms pass" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1930640936671097309) 2025-06-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is the $1 MILLION scam hiding in your insurance policy. When hail damaged Clay Montgomery's school district insurers sent "experts" to help. Instead of assessing damage he was pressured into sign away [--] figures. Here's how he exposed the con: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1930988122348937695) 2025-06-06T14:00Z [----] followers, 538.1K engagements "In [----] this man turned down $600000. And it might be the smartest financial decision of the decade. Because what he found could save you (and every School Superintendent) six figures. Heres how he found what insurance companies hide in their contracts:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1932437660058230859) 2025-06-10T14:00Z [----] followers, 692.7K engagements "The insurer created additional complexity. They agreed with the school district about the damage. But they had their own reinsurer relationship to manage. The co-op only faced a $10000 deductible while working with a reinsurer they needed to maintain good terms with" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1932800582152298543) 2025-06-11T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Montgomery eventually hired an attorney. His local insurance agent couldn't believe he was going to go through with a lawsuit. The relationship with the co-op that insured them was extremely complex. There were too many cooks in the kitchen - each trying to cook a new dish" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1932800594215121228) 2025-06-11T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tesla didn't kill hydrogen fuelled cars: Math did. The difference in cost between a single hydrogen pump vs an EV charger Extortionate. Here's the simple brutal truth that shattered the future of clean fuel before it even began:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933524816075895065) 2025-06-13T14:00Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements "A single hydrogen refueling station costs $2.8 to $5.6 million to build. EV fast charging stations cost $50000 to $150000. This 10-20x cost difference explains why hydrogen never stood a chance. The infrastructure gap was just too large" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933524887290982783) 2025-06-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hydrogen had early government support in the early 2000s. Federal programs invested heavily in fuel cell development. Major automakers poured billions into hydrogen technology. Then reality hit - infrastructure economics crushed hydrogen's dreams" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933525137879675185) 2025-06-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "While politicians made promises engineers ran the numbers. Building a hydrogen economy required completely new infrastructure from scratch. Electric vehicles could leverage the existing electrical grid: But even EVs face massive infrastructure challenges" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933525244809261531) 2025-06-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "75% of charging developers cite grid limitations as their primary barrier. Upgrading transformers for fast chargers adds $50000 to $150000 per station. Geographic inequities make things worse" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933525373566005577) 2025-06-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Rural areas became "charging deserts." 48% of Americans lack private parking for home chargers. Cold weather reduces EV battery efficiency by 20-40% in rural regions. Meanwhile 15% of rural charging stations stay offline for over a week annually:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1933525385754652702) 2025-06-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This man built the infrastructure of the biggest city in America: And no one could stop him: He wasn't elected He didn't campaign He never even asked permission Here's how Robert Moses navigated the system (and made New York): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935004565503709652) 2025-06-17T16:00Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements "The scale of Robert Moses' work is incredible: [--] bridges. [---] miles of parkways. [---] playgrounds. Moses reshaped New York City over [--] decades without ever holding elected office. His projects affected millions of lives but few understood how he wielded such power:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935004689365712971) 2025-06-17T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Moses discovered a loophole in government finance: While politicians fought over budgets he created semi-autonomous "authorities" to bypass legislative approval entirely. These entities could issue revenue bonds backed by tolls and fees. No voter input required" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935004766968721472) 2025-06-17T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "His breakthrough came in the 1920s working under Governor Al Smith. Moses mastered the art of legislative maneuvering and public authority control. By the 1930s he was leveraging federal New Deal funds to build Jones Beach State Park. His empire was built on this success:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935004839622426633) 2025-06-17T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority became Moses's weapon. Tolls from bridges funded bridges. Parking lot fees funded parking lots. Creating a self-sustaining funding loop generating billions without legislative approval. This model dominates infrastructure finance today:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005083298930947) 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Modern public-private partnerships revenue bonds and development authorities all trace back to Moses's innovations. Cities across America use this to bypass traditional government funding constraints. But the real genius was the legal structure that made him untouchable:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005180585758934) 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Moses was the head of multiple overlapping authorities. Each authority had different board members revenue streams and legal protections. Politicians couldn't remove him without dismantling the entire system. Moses's legacy highlights a visionary authority:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005192761794638) 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "His projects ignored environmental reviews community input and oversight. The consequences were massive cost overruns construction achievements and legal battles. This pattern repeats in modern institutional projects Moses's approach worked. Until it didn't" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005205038543038) 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "By the 1960s community opposition and federal oversight caught up with him. The centralized power that made him effective also made him vulnerable. Modern institutional owners face similar risks but with better legal protections" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005308776219019) 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Today's institutional projects balance efficiency with transparency. Revenue bonds still fund developments but with oversight. Community input prevents the displacement disasters that tainted Moses's legacy. The key lesson Structure matters when projects fail" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005320855908779) 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Moses proved visionary infrastructure could transform regions. But he showed how bypassing consensus creates long-term risks. For institutional decision-makers his story offers inspiration and caution. The question How to protect yourself when structures fail" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005332897738842) 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Moses broke democracy by making himself financially indispensable. His authorities generated billions in revenue that politicians couldn't control. Today we can learn from both his innovations and his accountability failures" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935005425629573550) 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "America has [---] days to pull off the impossible. The [----] World Cup will test infrastructure built before WWI - and it's on the verge of collapse. Here's the plan that could save the worlds biggest sporting event (or speed up the disaster): 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935336785808376255) 2025-06-18T14:00Z [----] followers, 114.6K engagements "Crowd management systems for unprecedented attendance levels Enhanced wireless networks and digital systems at every venue Broadcasting infrastructure for international standards All coordinating with existing stadium operations. Plus FIFA's environmental requirements:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935337325070008420) 2025-06-18T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sustainability standards that must be met across all host cities. Green technology solutions that have never been tested at this scale. Waste management systems for millions of additional visitors. The World Cup showcases American infrastructure capabilities globally" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1935337336910573833) 2025-06-18T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The [----] World Cup will inject $2.5 BILLION into Dallas. But there's one critical flaw that could derail everything. Here's how infrastructure will determine if that money will boost the economy or be used to pay off massive debt: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1936061520586457098) 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, 66.8K engagements "The critical flaw: AT&T Stadium has ZERO direct rail access. No train lines serve the venue forcing [-----] fans per match onto buses or into cars. Existing roads weren't designed for this massive volume. This single infrastructure gap threatens billions in projected benefits:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1936061623258780044) 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "If the Club World Cup is anything to go by adjustments for even larger crowds will need to be made. Fans are currently experiencing surge pricing due to increased demand. Surge pricing is unacceptable for transport to or from the World Cup games in the United States:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1936061713687916910) 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Texas just spent over $1 BILLION on a bridge that engineers said was seriously flawed. Now photos show a wear and tear under the southbound lane - days before opening. The truth reveals a pattern every institutional owner should recognize: 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1937556386461942164) 2025-06-24T17:00Z [----] followers, 450.7K engagements "The New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi was supposed to be America's pride. The longest cable-stayed bridge in the nation at [----] feet. But it's become a billion-dollar lesson in what happens when red flags get ignored. And the timeline tells a darker story:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1937556479428772328) 2025-06-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Photo Credit: Lareto Morning Times Video credits : The B1M: KIII [--] News: Practical Engineering: https://youtu.be/CZxqVC_tBdcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/srU7JIhRlbsfeature=shared https://youtu.be/j9ODgfIaxc4feature=shared https://youtu.be/CZxqVC_tBdcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/srU7JIhRlbsfeature=shared https://youtu.be/j9ODgfIaxc4feature=shared" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1937557036742639759) 2025-06-24T17:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Solar inverters create another vulnerability - some bypass security protocols through hidden modules. Operators have been advised to monitor for unauthorized features. This is the where the risk of overseas manufacturing rises and recent incidents prove it's real:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1937919000962601417) 2025-06-25T17:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Power failures cascade through our interconnected systems with staggering speed. Initial disruptions affect hundreds of thousands within minutes. Then critical services fail in a predictable sequence that's all too familiar:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1937919080071389544) 2025-06-25T17:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Napoleon lost at Waterloo in [----]. But his legal code still governs [---] billion people's property rights today. From Louisiana to Latin America one document created the foundation for $280 trillion in real estate. How a desperate general's reforms in [----] accidentally built the modern property market:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1940425533629825197) 2025-07-02T15:01Z [----] followers, 75.7K engagements "Understanding property law's evolution helps protect modern assets. From Napoleon's battlefield logistics to today's complex transactions clear legal frameworks matter. The lessons of history guide smart property decisions today. Knowledge transforms vulnerability into strength" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1940426137710280910) 2025-07-02T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Property rights shaped civilization more than any military conquest. Napoleon proved that lasting power comes from creating systems that outlive their creators. His legal revolution continues in every deed signed every title cleared every inheritance settled. The empire of law endures" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1940426149735342565) 2025-07-02T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One philosopher's sentence created the American Dream. In [----] John Locke said property rights are as sacred as life itself. This wasn't just theory - it built the world's richest nation. But insurance companies are violating this principle in ways most Americans don't recognize:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1940757474463875256) 2025-07-03T13:00Z [----] followers, 56.3K engagements "California's rail project: 15+ years $11.2 billion [---] miles. Oklahoma Land Rush: [--] day $0 [--] million acres claimed. Same country different century. Here's what broke our system:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941119854989447169) 2025-07-04T13:00Z [----] followers, 52.8K engagements "Picture this: [--] million acres is larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Thousands gathered at border towns waiting for a cannon shot to signal the rush. By sunset Guthrie had [-----] residents staking claims. The speed was breathtaking but it came with a price:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941119994609451516) 2025-07-04T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Claims established in days by occupying and improving land. Build a cabin plant crops prove your intent. Federal surveyors arrived years later to formalize boundaries. Natural landmarks served as property lines. Then everything changed:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120488685904136) 2025-07-04T13:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Conservation movements emerged in the late 1800s. The Forest Reserve Act protected forests. The Antiquities Act saved cultural sites. Federal agencies evolved to manage public lands. Cities introduced zoning as factories sprouted next to homes. These regulations delivered real benefits:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120573423399352) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Native nations lost vast territories through forced treaties. When they resisted displacement violence followed. Legal ambiguity and profound injustice marked these acquisitions. Yet these chaotic times reveal how property systems evolve:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120585473663325) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today a major land acquisition triggers an avalanche of reviews. Planning boards environmental assessments federal oversight impact studies. Public hearings and potential litigation at every step. Complex projects now take years instead of hours:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120597255414079) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Modern transactions require GPS surveys accurate to inches. Environmental reviews fill thousands of pages. Title insurance traces ownership through generations. Multiple agencies coordinate across jurisdictions. What drove this transformation from simplicity to complexity" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120621905326236) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Winners blend frontier thinking with modern tools. They engage officials during planning not just applications. Technology models scenarios under different regulations. Stakeholder coalitions form before contentious hearings. Success requires seeing regulations as terrain not obstacles:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120719364194691) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Frontier settlers needed guides who knew unwritten rules. Today's property owners need experts for regulatory pathways. The complexity changed but specialized knowledge remains vital. Modern guides know which paths lead to approval:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120733431951742) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I've mapped these complexities for years. From insurance denials to construction defect laws affecting owners. Regulatory complexity creates both challenges and hidden opportunities. Proper documentation transforms denied claims into recoveries:" [X Link](https://x.com/MarcGravely/status/1941120745268204023) 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Social Influence
Social category influence finance #3996 countries technology brands stocks travel destinations automotive brands social networks cryptocurrencies luxury brands currencies
Social topic influence insurance #66, infrastructure, money, investment, business #678, ai, marc, moses, samsung #2751, supreme court
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @ytexascom @grok @wallstreetapes @jennyrozelle @bogleheads @toconnorpi @kapka73 @philippilk @citizenofthewo4 @investinglaw @bobbyfijan @conorsen @btall421 @nbacourtside @gilsarenashow @str8buckets @ohnohedidnt24 @anothercohen @smbattorney @dagnumpi
Top assets mentioned Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
Top Social Posts
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"This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And it just pulled off the greatest political heist in Texas history:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, 75.4K engagements
"Insurance isn't just about protecting your business It's woven into the fabric of human endeavor: personal private public and corporate. For every waking moment of your day insurance touches every aspect of your life. And that's where the manipulation begins:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The numbers reveal a hidden empire: Nearly [--] million people work in the insurance industry. Over [---] million are employed by insurance companies. Property and casualty lines account for 53% of all premiums. But here's what these companies don't want you to know:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The insurance industry's influence runs deeper than most realize. It shaped America's founding. The "law of merchants" - an informal but revered set of rules for insurance contracts - dictated business in colonial America. And this was just the beginning:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Even Alexander Hamilton America's relentless centralizer had to bow to their power. He kept the "laws of merchants" in his back pocket while building the nation as insurers held unprecedented political influence. But their modern tactics would prove even more cunning:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Today insurance companies are second only to the pharmaceutical industry in lobbying power. In [----] they spent $153 million influencing lawmakers. In [----] that number grew to $160 million. And Texas became their perfect testing ground:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Texas prides itself on being business-friendly. Politicians tout the "Texas Miracle" and claim no state is more accommodating to entrepreneurs. But beneath this facade lies a troubling reality:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Over the past decade the Texas Legislature has systematically watered down the rights of Texas Businesses in favor of foreign insurance carriers. Each new law weakens policyholder protections. Each change tilts the scales further. And here's the most shocking revelation:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Out of [----] insurance companies doing business in Texas only [---] are domestic. The rest are foreign corporations operating under special rules. Rules that Texas-based businesses don't get. Their strategy More calculated than anyone realized:"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Knowledge is your strongest weapon. Documentation is your shield. And having the right legal strategy is your path to victory"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I am Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And it just pulled off the greatest political heist in Texas history: https://t.co/GR4Ot7ipvc This is bigger than Big Tech. The industry accounts for 7% of the world economy. It controls $1.4 TRILLION in premiums. And"
X Link 2025-01-08T14:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Winter Storm Uri wasn't just another Texas storm. It was a catastrophic failure of our infrastructure. Hundreds died. Billions in damages. And one of America's largest semiconductor facilities was about to uncover something disturbing:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.4M engagements
"Samsung's Austin facility was built like a fortress. They even installed their own electrical substation. Austin Energy promised uninterrupted power. But what happened next exposed a troubling pattern in the insurance industry:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.3M engagements
"With barely a warning the power went dark. Three days of complete shutdown. When the lights came back on the scene was devastating. But the real battle was just beginning"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.2M engagements
"The damage was staggering: $150M in destroyed equipment. $250M in business interruption losses. Samsung had a $2.5B "all-risks" policy with FM Global. That's when the gloves came off:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1.1M engagements
"The policy was crystal clear: "All risks of physical loss or damage." No exclusions applied. But FM Global had other plans. And what they did next was unconscionable:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:30Z [----] followers, 1M engagements
"They offered a fraction of what was owed. Refused to reconsider. Stonewalled every request for information. This wasn't just about Samsung anymore. It revealed something far more sinister. This was part of a systematic effort:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 991K engagements
"A calculated strategy to underpay ALL Uri claims. The insurance industry's playbook exposed: Deny coverage Delay payment Diminish claims But Samsung had something most don't:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 924.9K engagements
"Resources to fight back. Most Texas Businesses are forced to accept pennies on the dollar. Take their lumps and move on. Think about what these means for our local institutions:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 894.4K engagements
"Our schools. Our hospitals. Our municipalities. All facing the same tactics. But lacking the means to challenge these giants. There are of course protections for property owners:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:32Z [----] followers, 833.1K engagements
"The Texas Insurance Code for example. But the insurance lobby's influence runs deep. They've watered down penalties. Complicated the process. Made policy benefits harder to reach. After [--] years representing Texas Business I've seen it all:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 791.1K engagements
"The abuse of power. The underhanded tactics. The systematic denial of legitimate claims. But here's what they don't want you to know:"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 759.8K engagements
"The Texas Insurance Code has teeth. And with the right expertise the playing field can be leveled"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 732.8K engagements
"I am Marc Gravely Texas Business champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ The insurance industry's biggest fear just came true: A company big enough to fight back. Samsung filed a $400M lawsuit that's exposing everything. The playbook they never wanted you to see: https://t.co/iaxswTi1JZ The insurance industry's biggest fear just came true: A company big enough to fight back. Samsung filed a $400M lawsuit"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 1.1M engagements
"Video credits: YT link YT link YT link https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tpTdgicwrPo&ab_channel=TheBrainBookClub https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Mxf_sNzeZ_E&ab_channel=Farmlifebeauty https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Tn_-RFBDBCQ https://www.youtube.com/watchv=tpTdgicwrPo&ab_channel=TheBrainBookClub https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Mxf_sNzeZ_E&ab_channel=Farmlifebeauty https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Tn_-RFBDBCQ"
X Link 2025-01-10T14:33Z [----] followers, 568.5K engagements
"This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry: Most building defects aren't accidents or unavoidable problems. Rather systemic failures that General Contractors routinely exploit. Here's what Texas businesses & property owners need to know:"
X Link 2025-01-15T14:30Z [----] followers, 82.8K engagements
"The reason They know you hate conflict and use this fact against you often saying "but we have such a good relationship" But there's still time to protect your interests. It all starts with the right guidance"
X Link 2025-01-15T14:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I am Marc Gravely Texas business champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects and insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow ⚡ This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry: Most building defects aren't accidents or unavoidable problems. Rather systemic failures that General Contractors routinely exploit. Here's what Texas businesses & property owners need to know: https://t.co/DP4OSmByIx This secret is worth BILLIONS in the construction industry:"
X Link 2025-01-15T14:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The most powerful foreign invasion of Texas wasn't military: Insurance companies based overseas lobbied to change Texas law. Now they're exploiting the rules they helped create. Here's how they crafted the perfect legal heist: 🧵"
X Link 2025-01-17T14:30Z [----] followers, 43.2K engagements
"Insurance adjusters Nationwide are being called to LA. Adjusters need specific state licenses and training to handle these unique claims. They must also be trained on specific policy coverages and assessment protocols. Creating a unique paradox for insurers:"
X Link 2025-01-20T15:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How do you accurately assess damage you can't easily see Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs estimate these fires will cost insurers up to $30 billion. With over [-----] structures damaged or destroyed the total costs could balloon to $40 billion. But there's something even more concerning:"
X Link 2025-01-20T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The damage isn't limited to high-risk areas. These microscopic particles can travel for miles affecting properties far from the actual fires. With [-----] people under mandatory evacuation orders and another [-----] under warning the scale is unprecedented. Here's what property owners need to know:"
X Link 2025-01-20T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1. Documentation is crucial: Take detailed photos of all surfaces Keep records of any unusual odors Document any respiratory issues Save all cleaning receipts But there's more you can do:"
X Link 2025-01-20T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2. Professional assessment is key: Request specialized testing Document all findings thoroughly Hire certified indoor air quality specialists Get detailed reports of particle contamination The next step is critical:"
X Link 2025-01-20T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The impact extends beyond individual properties: When property rights weaken property values become less stable. When values become unstable lending becomes riskier. When lending risks increase growth slows. But there's something most institutions don't realize:"
X Link 2025-01-24T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The implications for Texas institutions are astonishing: Universities with aging buildings Commercial real estate portfolios School districts facing repair costs Hospitals managing facility maintenance The ripple effect of this flows on to wider society:"
X Link 2025-01-24T14:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Should we make it MORE difficult or LESS difficult for real estate investors in Texas to recover costs of repair to their multimillion dollar investment Asking for a friend "
X Link 2025-01-25T17:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The American Dream is under attack because of this ONE resource: It's not lumber concrete or steel. But the single most important element in construction. Here's why it's increasing price might mean your children will never own a home: 🧵"
X Link 2025-01-31T15:34Z [----] followers, 41.5K engagements
"Median net worth of homeowners: $255000 Median net worth of renters: $6300 This 40x difference is creating a two-tier society. Homeownership has traditionally been the primary path to building generational wealth"
X Link 2025-01-31T15:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Without it millions of Americans are: Struggling to build equity Missing out on tax benefits Unable to leverage property for business loans This crisis is forcing major life delays:"
X Link 2025-01-31T15:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The construction industry just lost $1.8 trillion worldwide. Not from theft accidents or material waste. But from ONE mistake that 75% of US firms make twice a week. Here's the silent killer which is taking money out of your pocket: 🧵"
X Link 2025-02-03T15:30Z [----] followers, 126.5K engagements
"Every construction project is affected by one thing: bad data. According to Autodesk and FMI Corp. it caused $1.8T in losses worldwide in [----]. Issues with measurements information and specifications plague the industry. They're more than numbers on a spreadsheet"
X Link 2025-02-03T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"America's construction industry is facing collapse: 41% of workers are retiring as costs surge 30%. But Texas has proposed an unprecedented move. Here's why construction experts say that Texas could save America:"
X Link 2025-02-05T15:30Z [----] followers, 50K engagements
"Let's break down the damage: Wood prices shot up 16% Steel surged 22% Concrete rose 15% And that's just the beginning. The real crisis lies in what's happening on construction sites across Texas:"
X Link 2025-02-05T15:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A mass exodus of skilled workers has left the industry reeling. 41% of Texas construction workers are set to retire within the next decade. But here's the truly concerning part: The tech sector grew by 25% between [----] and [----] drawing away potential construction workers"
X Link 2025-02-05T15:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The same affluence that propelled America forward became our weakness. Decades of comfort distracted us from maintenance. Technological shifts drew attention from fundamentals. Now we're facing the consequences. This isn't just about physical structures"
X Link 2025-02-07T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Infrastructure connects our people and businesses. It defines how we experience life. From the Hoover Dam to the Golden Gate Bridge - these structures represent America's spirit. And they need our attention"
X Link 2025-02-07T15:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Will we be remembered as the generation that let America crumble Or will we be the ones who rebuilt it The choice - and the future - is in our hands. We can leave it better than we found it"
X Link 2025-02-07T15:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The biggest threat to America is within our borders. And It's crumbling beneath our feet every day. But if we make the right moves early we can change the course of history. Here's why our infrastructure crisis could reshape America's future: https://t.co/1X4K55opWn The biggest threat to America is within our borders. And It's"
X Link 2025-02-07T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"When infrastructure fails it's not just about repair costs. It's about the hidden financial impact: Lost revenue Reputation damage Business interruption Reframing America's infrastructure is vital in protecting what we value most"
X Link 2025-02-10T15:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow America's premier defense institution just broke protocol: After discovering a threat that security and military leaders couldn't handle. They invited an infrastructure expert to speak at their yearly summit. Here's [--] key insights I'll share to keep our country safe: 🧵 https://t.co/X4mcerDGEf America's premier defense institution"
X Link 2025-02-10T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The crisis in insurance isn't just about policies. It's about protecting America's future. When architects can't innovate when engineers play it safe when businesses can't grow - we all lose"
X Link 2025-02-13T16:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is how insurance companies avoid paying out claims: They create policies that disappear as you use them. The result Stopping innovation in America. Here's how failure to recover costs affects the future of American prosperity: 🧵 https://t.co/Y7As2qiCfz This is how insurance companies avoid paying out claims: They create"
X Link 2025-02-13T16:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If insurance companies will try to deny claims on a national treasure like the USS Lexington. What chance do regular policyholders have The battle continues not just for the Lexington but for all who face similar tactics"
X Link 2025-02-14T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The USS Lexington's final battle wasn't in WWII. [--] years later an insurance company tried to do what bombs couldn't. Destroy one of America's greatest warships. Here's how the USS Lexington won its toughest battle: 🧵 https://t.co/lNK408j2Ga The USS Lexington's final battle wasn't in WWII. [--] years later an insurance company"
X Link 2025-02-14T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's being challenged right now in Texas. As someone who's represented thousands of property owners I can tell you: The next few years will be critical for protecting these rights"
X Link 2025-02-17T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The Magna Carta established property rights [---] years ago. Now insurance companies have found a way around it. How By putting barriers in place to stop you from contesting claims. Here's how they are infringing on your 5th amendment rights (and how to fight back): 🧵 https://t.co/MzFAV1aXD6 The Magna Carta established property"
X Link 2025-02-17T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Now corporations serve primarily their shareholders. Policy holders get the short end of the stick. Many have fallen victim to the multitude of methods that insurance companies and their consultants develop in order to pay less on claim"
X Link 2025-02-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Meet the man who built America's economy: He personally funded the Revolution Founded the first national bank Created the U.S. Navy Here's the story of America's secret founding father: 🧵 https://t.co/H9JLYQkXc5 Meet the man who built America's economy: He personally funded the Revolution Founded the first national bank Created"
X Link 2025-02-19T15:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"China is taking over the US. Not through military or tech innovation. But by investing $100 BILLION every year for [--] years on the thing that made America a global powerhouse. Here's how they planted their flag in over [---] countries (and why the US might be next): 🧵"
X Link 2025-02-25T15:00Z [----] followers, 451.9K engagements
"They're reshaping global trade patterns. Take the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: A $62B investment connecting China's Xinjiang to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. This project will handle [---] million tons of cargo annually. The implications go beyond trade between the [--] countries:"
X Link 2025-02-25T15:02Z 11.7K followers, 15.9K engagements
"China's position in the Indian Ocean fundamentally alters trade routes. Their global footprint: Piraeus Port - Greece New airports - Phnom Penh The Mambilla hydropower project The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway Each builds lasting economic relationships:"
X Link 2025-02-25T15:02Z 11.7K followers, 13.6K engagements
"The infrastructure crisis isn't just about buildings and bridges. It's about protecting massive investments made by institutions across America"
X Link 2025-02-25T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow China is taking over the US. Not through military or tech innovation. But by investing $100 BILLION every year for [--] years on the thing that made America a global powerhouse. Here's how they planted their flag in over [---] countries (and why the US might be next): 🧵 https://t.co/XVI1Qgotx9 China is taking over the US. Not through"
X Link 2025-02-25T15:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"From cattle to oil to semiconductors to AI - we've always adapted and thrived. Apple's $500 billion vote of confidence confirms what Texans have known all along: the biggest and brightest future is being built right here on Texas soil"
X Link 2025-02-26T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Texas just won the biggest prize of [----]. Apple will invest $500 BILLION in the US economy starting with an AI factory in Houston. Here's why the biggest company's in the world are choosing to invest in Texas: 🧵 https://t.co/IsWFjLz3s8 Texas just won the biggest prize of [----]. Apple will invest $500 BILLION in the US economy"
X Link 2025-02-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"For nearly [--] years the Annual Construction Law Conference has been where the most consequential decisions about construction disputes are shaped. This is not just a discussion of academic legal theories but forging of the future of construction in the great state of Texas"
X Link 2025-02-28T15:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow If you build buy or sell property this event will affect your wallet: It covers everything that impacts building projects in Texas. Here are [--] critical topics covered at 38th Annual Construction Law Conference (and why they matter to you): 🧵 https://t.co/U1jeeVCMTv If you build buy or sell property this event will affect your"
X Link 2025-02-28T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Understanding the economic forces at play allows informed investors to participate in the rebuilding process. In ways that can benefit both their portfolios and the communities they serve"
X Link 2025-03-04T15:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is what LA real estate agents are saying after the fires: "The flood gates are opening". Here are the hidden economic forces turning tragedy into a real estate redevelopment boom (and how you can be a part of it): 🧵 https://t.co/smmDs3VcF5 This is what LA real estate agents are saying after the fires: "The flood gates are"
X Link 2025-03-04T15:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"But through decades of persistent effort in an historically overlooked field. From volunteer firefighter to Vietnam veteran to the Supreme Court Allensworth's journey reminds us that expertise built over time can transform an entire industry. And in doing so transform countless lives"
X Link 2025-03-05T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow The most unlikely Supreme Court attorney in history: A volunteer firefighter and Vietnam veteran. In [----] he presented a case that divided America's courts. Here's how William Allensworth transformed the entire construction industry: 🧵 https://t.co/qpmD0QS99W The most unlikely Supreme Court attorney in history: A volunteer"
X Link 2025-03-05T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] two companies went to war over America's future: The battleground Our nations deadliest terrain. But what started as conflict ended as the single greatest unifier in our history. Here's how an infrastructure project was the foundation of American prosperity: 🧵"
X Link 2025-03-06T15:00Z [----] followers, 26.2K engagements
"In the first century of our nations existence two railroad companies embarked on the impossible: The Central Pacific and The Union Pacific attempted to lay [----] miles of track on the most formidable terrain possible. But it was the government that made it all possible"
X Link 2025-03-06T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Sierra Nevada stood like an impenetrable wall. Solid granite demanded innovative solutions. Brutal winters claimed countless lives. The workforce required would expand beyond the locals at the time"
X Link 2025-03-06T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Central Pacific employed [-----] Chinese workers. These workers made up 80% of their workforce. Paid just $30 monthly covering their own expenses. Many sacrificed everything for this vision. Union Pacific's workforce faced equally daunting conditions:"
X Link 2025-03-06T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Romans treated infrastructure as military strategy. Rather than avoiding obstacles they built through them - tunneling through mountains and diverting rivers. Their engineering prowess is evident today"
X Link 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Parts of the Colosseum Roman Forum and Castel Sant'Angelo still stand [----] years later. This reveals how important infrastructure was. Rome's population peaked at over one million citizens in [---] AD. They engineered complex systems for:"
X Link 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The most enduring solutions aren't always the most innovative. They're the ones that understand and solve fundamental human needs"
X Link 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Silicon Valley can only dream of matching the first infrastructure renaissance: It happened between 4500-1000 BC. And it all started with the discovery of ONE tool. Here's how it's invention laid the foundation of everything built today: 🧵 https://t.co/0Kq1kou7WI Silicon Valley can only dream of matching the first infrastructure"
X Link 2025-03-11T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of lawyers that work 24/7 to deny your claims. Here are their legal secrets and business methods to minimizing claim payments: 🧵"
X Link 2025-03-12T14:00Z [----] followers, 631.8K engagements
"Many thousands of lawyers work for insurance companies hidden in plain sight at law firms across America. Their sole purpose To protect insurance company profits by finding ways to deny or minimize your claims. Most people never realize this because there's a little-known rule:"
X Link 2025-03-12T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance companies count on you giving up. Don't let them win. Your policy is a contract. You've paid your premiums. They should pay what they owe"
X Link 2025-03-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of lawyers that work 24/7 to deny your claims. Here are their legal secrets and business methods to minimizing claim payments: 🧵 https://t.co/0ZhuHE0K2u This is why it's almost IMPOSSIBLE to get a fully paid insurance claim: A shadow army of"
X Link 2025-03-12T14:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Insurance companies fight to overcome this ONE process: It was their own idea. My law partner Jonathan Lisenby was asked to testify before the Texas State Legislature. Here's how he informed the Texas State Legislature and advised on appraisal: 🧵"
X Link 2025-03-18T14:00Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements
"The $25 billion gamble that could have destroyed America: In [----] Eisenhower bet the nation's future on highways. [-----] miles of roads. 90% federal funding. Thousands of lives at stake annually. Here's how one man's "crazy" vision changed America forever:"
X Link 2025-03-26T13:31Z [----] followers, 167.8K engagements
"Highway right-of-ways hosted fiber optic networks. By [----] [--] states had shared resource projects laying the foundation for digital infrastructure. Today though only 1% of US roads Interstates carry:"
X Link 2025-03-26T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"25% of all vehicle miles 50% of truck freight Critical telecommunications Emergency response routes But this success brings new challenges: The system needs $57B annually for repairs - double current spending"
X Link 2025-03-26T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] the internet was a tiny network used by just [-----] Americans. Most people had never heard of it. Even fewer understood its potential. But an obscure Pentagon memo system would lead to us ripping up everything we knew about human connection:"
X Link 2025-03-27T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The story begins in [----] when Bob Taylor (who did not have a cool job) had a simple problem: Three separate computer terminals in his Pentagon office connected to different mainframes. He did the logical thing of linking them together of course. Remember this moment"
X Link 2025-03-27T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AT&T's monopoly over America's phone lines. The company controlled 85% of local phones long-distance and equipment. Something had to change to unleash the internet's potential:"
X Link 2025-03-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] the government broke up AT&T's monopoly. This created seven independent phone companies. More importantly it sparked a revolution in telecommunications infrastructure. The impact would reshape the digital landscape forever with Sprint seizing the opportunity"
X Link 2025-03-27T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The most expensive mistake building owners make: Trusting that their new construction was built correctly. But 78% of commercial properties develop severe defects within [--] years. Here's the trick that will 10x your savings WHEN your property defects: 🧵"
X Link 2025-04-03T15:00Z [----] followers, 300K engagements
"3 years after independence America was falling apart. Western settlerscut off by "unimproved roads"were about to join foreign powers. Washington's response Betting his OWN money on an insane infrastructure project. Here's how he used it to save democracy:🧵"
X Link 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, 153.3K engagements
"Washington recognized something: infrastructure wasn't just about roads and bridges. It was the literal "cement" that bound together different parts of America into an indissoluble union. Without physical connectivity our experiment in democracy might crumble before it began:"
X Link 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The weakness of the Articles of Confederation had become painfully obvious. With no authority to coordinate commerce or fund projects America remained a loose collection of states rather than a unified nation. This infrastructure crisis led to creating a stronger constitution:"
X Link 2025-04-04T15:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Not Texas Real Estate Investors. Foreign Insurers Out of state construction companies New York architects and engineers will all gain liability protection. Their industry associations lobbied for this change framing it as a way to "reduce costs" and "encourage development.""
X Link 2025-04-08T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This change SHIFTS substantial financial risk from builders to owners. Under the current 10-year statute of repose Texas Investors who discover construction defects in year [--] can still seek compensation. With the new 8-year limit"
X Link 2025-04-08T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is how insurance companies increase their profits: Policy holders have to prove what DIDN'T destroy their property. But even though this was outlawed in [----]. Here's how they have been getting away with it for the last [--] years: 🧵"
X Link 2025-04-24T15:00Z [----] followers, 77.5K engagements
"The legislature explicitly put the burden on insurers to prove exclusions but courts kept applying precedents requiring homeowners to prove a negative. The result A patchwork of inconsistent rulings that continues today"
X Link 2025-04-24T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Some courts (like in Telepak 1994) correctly applied the statute putting the burden on insurers. Others ignored it completely following Wallis and Lyons. The outcome of your insurance loss now depends on which court hears your case - a lottery no homeowner should face"
X Link 2025-04-24T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to keep your money for months after an appraisal award. No penalties. No consequences. Here's the Texas court case that could destroy homeowner protection: 🧵"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, 55.2K engagements
"This creates a dangerous new reality for Texas businesses and property owners: Insurers can delay payment for months after appraisal No automatic penalties or bad faith liability You must prove "unreasonable" delay Legal costs fall entirely on you In business terms:"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Imagine your hotel suffers $1M in fire damage. Your insurer offers $500k. You go through appraisal which confirms you're owed $1M. But instead of paying your insurer sits on the money for a year. You can't afford repairs without that insurance money. You're forced to:"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2) Implementing specific policy language requiring: Payment within [--] days of appraisal Contractual interest penalties annually for delays Recovery of attorney fees if legal action becomes necessary Don't wait until after a disaster to discover your policy lacks teeth"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Texas Supreme Court may eventually correct this problem but businesses need protection now. Work with your insurance broker to implement these changes at your next renewal. Don't let insurers profit from holding your money hostage when disaster strikes"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to keep your money for months after an appraisal award. No penalties. No consequences. Here's the Texas court case that could destroy homeowner protection: 🧵 https://t.co/uV2L8RgHQr State Farm just changed the rules of insurance claims: They found a way to"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Video/Image Credits: - Youtube: A year after the [----] Texas winter storm many insurance claims have been closed without payment - WFAA - Youtube: Insurance company refuses to defend ERCOT pay damage claims from Texas winter storm lawsuits - KXAN - propertyinsurancecoveragelaw - raiznerlaw"
X Link 2025-04-29T14:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] Dwight D. Eisenhower copied Nazi Germany. During WWII he discovered their secret weapon wasn't military at all. But a "mighty network" which boosted productivity AND saved thousands of lives. Here's how copying the enemy made America the world's superpower: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-01T14:31Z [----] followers, 96.4K engagements
"AI just cracked ANOTHER critical part of society: The power to write our laws. And 180+ countries rushing to hand over control. But is it necessarily a bad thing The hidden pattern that decides if civilizations survive or collapse: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-02T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The AI regulation explosion continues worldwide. 180+ countries are drafting new AI laws. Tech giants spend billions to comply with contradictory rules. Governments keep creating more oversight boards. But is this actually making things better History suggests otherwise"
X Link 2025-05-02T14:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"This mistake ruins 80% of construction projects: Owners obsessing over finding the lowest bid. But expert builders focus on something else entirely. Here's how save MILLIONS on their buildings (while you waste money): 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-06T15:37Z [----] followers, 61.3K engagements
"Contractors who completed past projects within 5% of budget have a 72% chance of similar results next time. Those with previous overruns exceeding 10% have only a 24% chance of meeting budget targets. Insurance isn't just a formality"
X Link 2025-05-06T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's essential risk management. In Texas where insurance regulations heavily favor carriers inadequate coverage exposes owners to catastrophic losses. Always verify contractors have:"
X Link 2025-05-06T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"America's paranoia in the 1950's created your smartphone: While obsessing over nuclear dominance we accidentally created the future of tech. Here's history's greatest case of productive anxiety: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-07T14:00Z [----] followers, 38.2K engagements
"Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE the project even begins. Here's how to avoid the trap that costs 70% of property owners time and money: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:05Z [----] followers, 59.9K engagements
"4. Documentation underpins protection against disputes. In construction disputes if it's not documented it didn't happen. "I sent an email" isn't sufficient for multimillion-dollar projects. Your system must be comprehensive consistent and accessible to ALL stakeholders"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Start with platforms like Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud. These create a single source of truth that prevents "version confusion." Projects using these platforms report 50% fewer RFIs - directly reducing disputes. But technology alone isn't enough"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE the project even begins. Here's how to avoid the trap that costs 70% of property owners time and money: 🧵 https://t.co/xBbENFoUBZ Most construction disasters aren't caused by bad workmanship. They're caused by what happens BEFORE"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Video/Image Credits: - LA Times - Matt Risinger: - miribina: - Autodesk Building Solutions: - Photo by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash - Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash - Photo by Evgeniy Surzhan on Unsplash https://www.youtube.com/watchv=suNadRnHy-U&ab_channel=AutodeskBuildingSolutions https://www.youtube.com/watchv=czHETuNgwE8&ab_channel=miribina https://www.youtube.com/watchv=d-FlQtoyXkw&ab_channel=MattRisinger https://www.youtube.com/watchv=suNadRnHy-U&ab_channel=AutodeskBuildingSolutions https://www.youtube.com/watchv=czHETuNgwE8&ab_channel=miribina"
X Link 2025-05-09T16:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In [----] a powerful network secretly shaped America: They built America's financial foundation Negotiated crucial foreign loans Created the first national bank Here's the story of the forgotten founders of America: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:00Z [----] followers, 63.2K engagements
"When we think of America's founding we picture Washington Jefferson Adams Franklin. But an entirely different group wielded enormous influence behind the scenes. They rarely appear in history books. Few citizens knew their names. But their impact was undeniable"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Maritime insurersnot politicianswere the hidden architects of the American financial system. This revelation comes from Professor Hannah Farber's book "Underwriters of the United States." Her research shows how these specialists literally underwrote our independence"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
""Processes by which Americans borrowed money to fight the war." They created mechanisms that made European loans possible. With France they structured risk-sharing agreements that distributed potential losses"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"With Dutch financial houses maritime insurers played a critical role. Dutch investors needed assurances about American creditworthinesstough for a nation that didn't technically exist. Insurance brokers used their relationships to vouch for American credit"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"After the war these insurers transformed from war financiers to nation builders. They tackled America's war debt by "forming corporations that purchased American federal debt thereby shoring up that debt's value." This established U.S. creditworthiness for future borrowing"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Their biggest contribution Helping establish the First Bank of the United States. Hamilton's vision required private capital expertise and international banking connections. Maritime insurers provided all [--]. This [----] institution became the foundation of American finance"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"These insurers maintained independence while shaping national institutions. Farber reveals they "adapted preserving their autonomy through involvement in commercial law." They became indispensable experts in risk assessment. Lawmakers deferred to their judgment"
X Link 2025-05-13T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Europe's latest transport plans put America to shame: Their $34B mega-hub: Is 2x Heathrow's size Has 200mph trains connected directly to the terminal Here's what America can learn from them to finally have "developed infrastructure": 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-20T14:00Z [----] followers, 150.3K engagements
"Two 1.7-mile runways 200mph trains to major cities A rail station integrated into the terminal Capacity for [--] million passengers annually Underground tunnels connecting everything What makes this truly revolutionary isn't just the airport's size"
X Link 2025-05-20T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's the seamless integration of air rail and roads - designed as a single system from day one. Unlike our airports where transport modes developed independently over decades creating inefficiencies. The project includes tunnels [--] meters below the surface"
X Link 2025-05-20T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In [----] Texas was SUPPOSED to get an airport bigger than DFW: 6M passengers Unlimited growth potential [--] mins from Austin & San Antonio But instead we let Denver build it. Here's the biggest infrastructure mistake that Texas has ever made: 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-21T15:00Z [----] followers, 182.9K engagements
"Europe: Building $11B tunnels between nations. While Texas cities compete instead of collaborate on major infrastructure. Denver's airport now outperforms Austin and San Antonio's airports combined - even with a smaller population. The contrast couldn't be more striking"
X Link 2025-05-21T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Projects focus on 30-50 year horizons not just immediate needs. Funding combines national regional and EU resources. Governance structures transcend local politics and electoral cycles. The outcomes speak for themselves:"
X Link 2025-05-21T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Take the resund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden. Since [----] it has transformed Copenhagen and Malm into a single labor market. Swedish commuters saw wage increases of 13.5% after opening. Patent applications in Malm increased by 140% as innovation flourished"
X Link 2025-05-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is what happens when vision trumps provincialism. Or consider the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link an 11-mile tunnel being built between Germany and Denmark. It will boost Scandinavia-Baltic trade by 1.7B annually"
X Link 2025-05-21T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Chinese smart building systems offer major savings and efficiency. But they may create vulnerabilities in access control tenant data and critical infrastructure. Many organizations unknowingly exposed IP through partnerships"
X Link 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trade associations must navigate complex regulations to protect members from these risks. Most alarming The window for adaptation is closing. Morgan Stanley projects China reaching 82% chip self-sufficiency by [----] ending Western tech dependence"
X Link 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Xi prepares for "extreme scenarios" including economic fracturing. Meanwhile the US debates basic responses. American educational institutions need immediate curriculum changes:"
X Link 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow"
X Link 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Referenced Media: Alex Wang (LinkedIn) CNBC International Live: BBC World Service: Data Cafe: TechSnap: Vox: Shaghai CGTN Europe: https://youtube.com/shorts/7BUCdqwGuDg https://youtu.be/XFRCCxy3SfI https://youtu.be/rkxMdmipYqM https://youtube.com/shorts/isfRd5tfstY https://youtube.com/shorts/lWJFRrOkHmU https://youtu.be/z7do1hhb6fE https://youtu.be/E641ZjGaoLo https://youtube.com/shorts/isfRd5tfstY https://youtube.com/shorts/lWJFRrOkHmU https://youtu.be/rkxMdmipYqM https://youtu.be/z7do1hhb6fE https://youtu.be/E641ZjGaoLo https://youtube.com/shorts/7BUCdqwGuDg https://youtu.be/XFRCCxy3SfI"
X Link 2025-05-28T15:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your street right now. Here's the water crisis that no one's talking about (and how we can fix it): 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-29T16:30Z [----] followers, 60.7K engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your street right now. Here's the water crisis that no one's talking about (and how we can fix it): 🧵 https://t.co/bu2qV4Lt7u America is bleeding $8 BILLION every year. Not from wars or welfare. From something rotting beneath your"
X Link 2025-05-29T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Photo credit: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Video credits (YouTube): The Wall Street Journal: WI.Plat_: Cartersville UNCUT: BS Terra: usgao: The B1M: https://youtu.be/WLFBoASIQ0sfeature=shared https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-3FjmxOsjy/locale=es_ES&hl=ar https://youtu.be/7ALeNj7cp_sfeature=shared https://youtu.be/c7Sm3JKqCP4feature=shared https://youtu.be/6Bf7Uf2HRtofeature=shared https://youtu.be/vQ7H_DAC464feature=shared https://youtu.be/c7Sm3JKqCP4feature=shared https://youtu.be/vQ7H_DAC464feature=shared https://youtu.be/7ALeNj7cp_sfeature=shared https://youtu.be/6Bf7Uf2HRtofeature=shared"
X Link 2025-05-29T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly $40 BILLION in active construction. But the people overseeing it - superintendents - get ZERO training in how to manage the risk. Clay Montgomery found out the hard way And what he learned could save your district millions: 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-03T14:00Z 11.6K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Start with comprehensive facility assessments. Post Construction Quality Audits Document everything during construction. Review policies with institutional coverage experts. Budget for system renewal cycles not just repairs"
X Link 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Many districts have cost of repair recovery opportunities from past construction issues. Defective work and insurance underpayments can be pursued years later. The key is working with institutional property specialists"
X Link 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If you'd like to learn more about Clay's work and his insights from the field you can get his e-book here 👇 https://tinyurl.com/2hn6e9rx https://tinyurl.com/2hn6e9rx"
X Link 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly $40 BILLION in active construction. But the people overseeing it - superintendents - get ZERO training in how to manage the risk. Clay Montgomery found out the hard way And what he learned could save your district millions: 🧵 https://t.co/yt70YbgPUB By [----] U.S. school districts had nearly"
X Link 2025-06-03T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'm Marc Gravely Texas Business Champion Founder of Gravely PC specializing in construction defects/insurance recovery Former insurance defense attorney who saw the light Follow @MarcGravely for insights on the daily influence of insurance Repost to help others grow In [----] [--] massive storms will hit America. [--] of those will be major hurricanes (with big scary names like Reginald). But the real damage is done with what comes AFTER the storm. Here's how to navigate the insurance maze that follows natural disasters: In [----] [--] massive storms will hit America. [--] of those will be major hurricanes"
X Link 2025-06-04T16:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Video credits (YouTube): CBS [--] San Diego: WCCO - CBS Minnesota: VICE: WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast: Gulf Coast News: PBS NewsHour: Lawyer Britt - Premier Property Law: https://youtu.be/pxh5JajSoI8feature=shared https://youtu.be/YNqrWpcibgQfeature=shared https://youtu.be/_mEa9BC7bLofeature=shared https://youtu.be/SoEJijhfHuEfeature=shared https://youtu.be/fyuFoklWREcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/efxMJrd0vjQfeature=shared https://youtu.be/svXrP-y-_B8feature=shared https://youtu.be/SoEJijhfHuEfeature=shared"
X Link 2025-06-04T16:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Texas gets hit with more hail damage than any state in America. But the storms arent what bankrupt property owners. The insurance companies are. Heres how some systematically deny claims (and the playbook to fight back and win): 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Every spring Texas becomes a battlefield. March-July brings peak hail season spanning North Texas to South Texas. In [----] hail larger than [--] inches hit [--] million homes. But the real damage happens after storms pass"
X Link 2025-06-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is the $1 MILLION scam hiding in your insurance policy. When hail damaged Clay Montgomery's school district insurers sent "experts" to help. Instead of assessing damage he was pressured into sign away [--] figures. Here's how he exposed the con: 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-06T14:00Z [----] followers, 538.1K engagements
"In [----] this man turned down $600000. And it might be the smartest financial decision of the decade. Because what he found could save you (and every School Superintendent) six figures. Heres how he found what insurance companies hide in their contracts:"
X Link 2025-06-10T14:00Z [----] followers, 692.7K engagements
"The insurer created additional complexity. They agreed with the school district about the damage. But they had their own reinsurer relationship to manage. The co-op only faced a $10000 deductible while working with a reinsurer they needed to maintain good terms with"
X Link 2025-06-11T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Montgomery eventually hired an attorney. His local insurance agent couldn't believe he was going to go through with a lawsuit. The relationship with the co-op that insured them was extremely complex. There were too many cooks in the kitchen - each trying to cook a new dish"
X Link 2025-06-11T14:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tesla didn't kill hydrogen fuelled cars: Math did. The difference in cost between a single hydrogen pump vs an EV charger Extortionate. Here's the simple brutal truth that shattered the future of clean fuel before it even began:"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:00Z [----] followers, 20.6K engagements
"A single hydrogen refueling station costs $2.8 to $5.6 million to build. EV fast charging stations cost $50000 to $150000. This 10-20x cost difference explains why hydrogen never stood a chance. The infrastructure gap was just too large"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hydrogen had early government support in the early 2000s. Federal programs invested heavily in fuel cell development. Major automakers poured billions into hydrogen technology. Then reality hit - infrastructure economics crushed hydrogen's dreams"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"While politicians made promises engineers ran the numbers. Building a hydrogen economy required completely new infrastructure from scratch. Electric vehicles could leverage the existing electrical grid: But even EVs face massive infrastructure challenges"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"75% of charging developers cite grid limitations as their primary barrier. Upgrading transformers for fast chargers adds $50000 to $150000 per station. Geographic inequities make things worse"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Rural areas became "charging deserts." 48% of Americans lack private parking for home chargers. Cold weather reduces EV battery efficiency by 20-40% in rural regions. Meanwhile 15% of rural charging stations stay offline for over a week annually:"
X Link 2025-06-13T14:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This man built the infrastructure of the biggest city in America: And no one could stop him: He wasn't elected He didn't campaign He never even asked permission Here's how Robert Moses navigated the system (and made New York): 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:00Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements
"The scale of Robert Moses' work is incredible: [--] bridges. [---] miles of parkways. [---] playgrounds. Moses reshaped New York City over [--] decades without ever holding elected office. His projects affected millions of lives but few understood how he wielded such power:"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Moses discovered a loophole in government finance: While politicians fought over budgets he created semi-autonomous "authorities" to bypass legislative approval entirely. These entities could issue revenue bonds backed by tolls and fees. No voter input required"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"His breakthrough came in the 1920s working under Governor Al Smith. Moses mastered the art of legislative maneuvering and public authority control. By the 1930s he was leveraging federal New Deal funds to build Jones Beach State Park. His empire was built on this success:"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority became Moses's weapon. Tolls from bridges funded bridges. Parking lot fees funded parking lots. Creating a self-sustaining funding loop generating billions without legislative approval. This model dominates infrastructure finance today:"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Modern public-private partnerships revenue bonds and development authorities all trace back to Moses's innovations. Cities across America use this to bypass traditional government funding constraints. But the real genius was the legal structure that made him untouchable:"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Moses was the head of multiple overlapping authorities. Each authority had different board members revenue streams and legal protections. Politicians couldn't remove him without dismantling the entire system. Moses's legacy highlights a visionary authority:"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"His projects ignored environmental reviews community input and oversight. The consequences were massive cost overruns construction achievements and legal battles. This pattern repeats in modern institutional projects Moses's approach worked. Until it didn't"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"By the 1960s community opposition and federal oversight caught up with him. The centralized power that made him effective also made him vulnerable. Modern institutional owners face similar risks but with better legal protections"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Today's institutional projects balance efficiency with transparency. Revenue bonds still fund developments but with oversight. Community input prevents the displacement disasters that tainted Moses's legacy. The key lesson Structure matters when projects fail"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Moses proved visionary infrastructure could transform regions. But he showed how bypassing consensus creates long-term risks. For institutional decision-makers his story offers inspiration and caution. The question How to protect yourself when structures fail"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Moses broke democracy by making himself financially indispensable. His authorities generated billions in revenue that politicians couldn't control. Today we can learn from both his innovations and his accountability failures"
X Link 2025-06-17T16:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"America has [---] days to pull off the impossible. The [----] World Cup will test infrastructure built before WWI - and it's on the verge of collapse. Here's the plan that could save the worlds biggest sporting event (or speed up the disaster): 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-18T14:00Z [----] followers, 114.6K engagements
"Crowd management systems for unprecedented attendance levels Enhanced wireless networks and digital systems at every venue Broadcasting infrastructure for international standards All coordinating with existing stadium operations. Plus FIFA's environmental requirements:"
X Link 2025-06-18T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sustainability standards that must be met across all host cities. Green technology solutions that have never been tested at this scale. Waste management systems for millions of additional visitors. The World Cup showcases American infrastructure capabilities globally"
X Link 2025-06-18T14:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The [----] World Cup will inject $2.5 BILLION into Dallas. But there's one critical flaw that could derail everything. Here's how infrastructure will determine if that money will boost the economy or be used to pay off massive debt: 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, 66.8K engagements
"The critical flaw: AT&T Stadium has ZERO direct rail access. No train lines serve the venue forcing [-----] fans per match onto buses or into cars. Existing roads weren't designed for this massive volume. This single infrastructure gap threatens billions in projected benefits:"
X Link 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"If the Club World Cup is anything to go by adjustments for even larger crowds will need to be made. Fans are currently experiencing surge pricing due to increased demand. Surge pricing is unacceptable for transport to or from the World Cup games in the United States:"
X Link 2025-06-20T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Texas just spent over $1 BILLION on a bridge that engineers said was seriously flawed. Now photos show a wear and tear under the southbound lane - days before opening. The truth reveals a pattern every institutional owner should recognize: 🧵"
X Link 2025-06-24T17:00Z [----] followers, 450.7K engagements
"The New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi was supposed to be America's pride. The longest cable-stayed bridge in the nation at [----] feet. But it's become a billion-dollar lesson in what happens when red flags get ignored. And the timeline tells a darker story:"
X Link 2025-06-24T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Photo Credit: Lareto Morning Times Video credits : The B1M: KIII [--] News: Practical Engineering: https://youtu.be/CZxqVC_tBdcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/srU7JIhRlbsfeature=shared https://youtu.be/j9ODgfIaxc4feature=shared https://youtu.be/CZxqVC_tBdcfeature=shared https://youtu.be/srU7JIhRlbsfeature=shared https://youtu.be/j9ODgfIaxc4feature=shared"
X Link 2025-06-24T17:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Solar inverters create another vulnerability - some bypass security protocols through hidden modules. Operators have been advised to monitor for unauthorized features. This is the where the risk of overseas manufacturing rises and recent incidents prove it's real:"
X Link 2025-06-25T17:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Power failures cascade through our interconnected systems with staggering speed. Initial disruptions affect hundreds of thousands within minutes. Then critical services fail in a predictable sequence that's all too familiar:"
X Link 2025-06-25T17:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Napoleon lost at Waterloo in [----]. But his legal code still governs [---] billion people's property rights today. From Louisiana to Latin America one document created the foundation for $280 trillion in real estate. How a desperate general's reforms in [----] accidentally built the modern property market:"
X Link 2025-07-02T15:01Z [----] followers, 75.7K engagements
"Understanding property law's evolution helps protect modern assets. From Napoleon's battlefield logistics to today's complex transactions clear legal frameworks matter. The lessons of history guide smart property decisions today. Knowledge transforms vulnerability into strength"
X Link 2025-07-02T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Property rights shaped civilization more than any military conquest. Napoleon proved that lasting power comes from creating systems that outlive their creators. His legal revolution continues in every deed signed every title cleared every inheritance settled. The empire of law endures"
X Link 2025-07-02T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One philosopher's sentence created the American Dream. In [----] John Locke said property rights are as sacred as life itself. This wasn't just theory - it built the world's richest nation. But insurance companies are violating this principle in ways most Americans don't recognize:"
X Link 2025-07-03T13:00Z [----] followers, 56.3K engagements
"California's rail project: 15+ years $11.2 billion [---] miles. Oklahoma Land Rush: [--] day $0 [--] million acres claimed. Same country different century. Here's what broke our system:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:00Z [----] followers, 52.8K engagements
"Picture this: [--] million acres is larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Thousands gathered at border towns waiting for a cannon shot to signal the rush. By sunset Guthrie had [-----] residents staking claims. The speed was breathtaking but it came with a price:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Claims established in days by occupying and improving land. Build a cabin plant crops prove your intent. Federal surveyors arrived years later to formalize boundaries. Natural landmarks served as property lines. Then everything changed:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Conservation movements emerged in the late 1800s. The Forest Reserve Act protected forests. The Antiquities Act saved cultural sites. Federal agencies evolved to manage public lands. Cities introduced zoning as factories sprouted next to homes. These regulations delivered real benefits:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Native nations lost vast territories through forced treaties. When they resisted displacement violence followed. Legal ambiguity and profound injustice marked these acquisitions. Yet these chaotic times reveal how property systems evolve:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today a major land acquisition triggers an avalanche of reviews. Planning boards environmental assessments federal oversight impact studies. Public hearings and potential litigation at every step. Complex projects now take years instead of hours:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Modern transactions require GPS surveys accurate to inches. Environmental reviews fill thousands of pages. Title insurance traces ownership through generations. Multiple agencies coordinate across jurisdictions. What drove this transformation from simplicity to complexity"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Winners blend frontier thinking with modern tools. They engage officials during planning not just applications. Technology models scenarios under different regulations. Stakeholder coalitions form before contentious hearings. Success requires seeing regulations as terrain not obstacles:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Frontier settlers needed guides who knew unwritten rules. Today's property owners need experts for regulatory pathways. The complexity changed but specialized knowledge remains vital. Modern guides know which paths lead to approval:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I've mapped these complexities for years. From insurance denials to construction defect laws affecting owners. Regulatory complexity creates both challenges and hidden opportunities. Proper documentation transforms denied claims into recoveries:"
X Link 2025-07-04T13:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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