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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property. Texas Central has Statutory Authority to Take Land. Impact on Texans and Industries.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property. 4] Thus, the demand for easy travel between the two major cities exists.

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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

A Transportation Example. The Severin doctrine has been applied in the highway and transportation industry. The subcontractor prepared an additional 70 shop drawings for total of 1,650 additional hours for which it sought additional compensation. A well drafted liquidation agreement will generally accomplish this purpose.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SB 1128 builds upon the current sales tax exemption program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) by including “advanced manufacturing” companies in industries such as biotechnology, computers, appliances, machinery, furniture, fabricated metals and transportation goods.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. Requirements. 00 01 07 Seals Page.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. Requirements. 00 01 07 Seals Page.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Draft regulators require slightly negative pressure in the combustion chamber at maximum input. On forced draft burners, gas manifold pressure requirements should correspond with modulating (butterfly) valve in full open position and stable at all other firing rates. Forced Draft Fan Blower motor. Burner, Gas or Oil.