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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating Editor Nick Barrett asks with a general election looming, if there is any prospect of a reversal in years of underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure. Alternative dispute resolution Non-disclosure agreements in settlement: they are not all bad!

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How Much Does Rework Really Cost Your Job and What Can You Do to Stop It?

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The research paper includes data from a wide variety of construction projects, including buildings, heavy industrial, infrastructure, and light industrial, 179 projects in total. Pre-Construction Design Freeze After agreements are made, there must be a point in which no more changes can be made and the work can start without worry.

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Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to the terms of an incentive agreement with the state, the company would spend at least $12.5 Shell joins many companies who are expanding in Louisiana because of our strong business climate, outstanding energy and chemical infrastructure and our highly skilled workforce.”.

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COVID-19 and Border Crossings: Considerations and Best Practices for Global Constructors and Suppliers Crossing US, Canadian, and European Borders

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This article addresses some of the travel restrictions in place in the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union (EU); exceptions to those requirements; and some best practices when navigating across borders. and Canada currently have an agreement in place to restrict nonessential travel across the U.S.-Canadian

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Schneider Electric Awarded TEF Investment To Expand And Add Jobs In El Paso

Business Facilities

Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive offer as required by program criteria. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Back Office, IT, And Call Centers Daily News Featured Post Incentives Online Features Texas U.S.

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EPC Contractors Procuring from Foreign Companies need to Reconsider their Contracts

Construction and Infrastructure Law

The court in Rockefeller held that parties cannot enter into a private agreement to circumvent the official service requirements set forth in the Hague Service Convention. Article 10 of the Convention allows contracting states to permit service by mail; and it allows them to object to service by mail. Construction litigators beware!

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RealNetworks Unveils Location Of Its New HQ In Seattle

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RealNetworks signed an 11-year lease agreement to occupy over 85,000 square feet (with options for future growth), moving its entire Seattle team of more than 350 employees to the modernized office space. RealNetworks Inc. We’re sure they’ll appreciate the location, amenities and ease of access to all modes of transportation.”

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