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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

Building Information Management

This is an example of Job Order Contracting from a legal perspective and that of a school district in Texas. This is NOT intended as ANY form of legal advice or counsel, but simply to share information relative to efficient construction project delivery methods. source: [link]. Magnolia ISD 170906. Gov’t Code 2269.401.

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Crumbling Buildings, Roads, and Dams – Money Isn’t the Problem

Building Information Management

Furthermore the overall construction process generally wastes 30%-60% of funds on delays, change orders, reworks, low productivity, and legal disputes. This is very odd considering the fact that “50 percent of existing roads don’t carry enough traffic to generate gas taxes sufficient to pay for their own maintenance.”

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This alert is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to form an attorney client relationship. This blog post does not address the potential impacts of the numerous other local, state and federal orders that have been issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This alert is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to form an attorney client relationship. This blog post does not address the potential impacts of the numerous other local, state and federal orders that have been issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. FOOTNOTES. [1]

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. The trend of autonomous truck development has grown over the last couple of years.

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July/August 2013 Issue (Volume 46, Number 4)

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

State Focus: Ohio’s Road To Recovery | Get the latest on the rebound in the Rust Belt that has everyone predicting a bright future and a jobs bonanza in the Buckeye State. Business Report: Illinois – Outlook Is Positive In Wheeling | Chicago Executive Airport gets bigger and better. To subscribe to BF , visit this link.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. If interested in commenting, contractors may seek legal counsel or submit comments directly.

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