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

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Therefore, the Court concluded, that although legislators did not contemplate high-speed railways at the time of drafting the Transportation Code, Texas Central nonetheless qualified as “interurban electric railway companies” under the statute. Approximately 24,300 people travel daily between Dallas and Houston by air or personal vehicle. [4]

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

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Therefore, the Court concluded, that although legislators did not contemplate high-speed railways at the time of drafting the Transportation Code, Texas Central nonetheless qualified as “interurban electric railway companies” under the statute. 4] Thus, the demand for easy travel between the two major cities exists.

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5 Must-Have Clauses in Your Next Construction Contract

Construction Law Monitor

An indemnification clause obligates one party to compensate the other party for certain losses or damages resulting from third-party claims. This compensation is unrelated to other contractual obligations and damages. To avoid disagreements in the future, expectations should be set out from the very beginning. Indemnification.

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5 Must-Have Clauses in Your Next Construction Contract

Construction Law Monitor

An indemnification clause obligates one party to compensate the other party for certain losses or damages resulting from third-party claims. This compensation is unrelated to other contractual obligations and damages. To avoid disagreements in the future, expectations should be set out from the very beginning. Indemnification.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

Professional liability” is a newer term that emerged to highlight the fact that these policies often cover extra bells and whistles, like reputation, repair costs, travel costs, subpoena coverage. Both professional liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance refer to the exact same coverage nowadays.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Professional liability” is a newer term that emerged to highlight the fact that these policies often cover extra bells and whistles, like reputation, repair costs, travel costs, subpoena coverage. Errors and omissions vs. professional liability insurance.

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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.