ENR Construction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The heads of six state DOTs have signed on to the Equity in Infrastructure Project's pledge to increase the share of prime contracts that go to disadvantaged businesses.

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Equity Contract DOT Transportation 74

Construction Dive

JULY 25, 2023

Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards.

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DOT Contract Safety 116

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Contractors need to know where they stand on a project long before times get tough.

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DOT Contract Contractors Construction 132

Construction Dive

JUNE 27, 2023

With 22 states now using the federal employment eligibility verification system, attorneys advise construction pros to tighten up contracts and train workers.

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DOT Employment Contractors Contract 110

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2020

Contractors cannot afford to leave money on the table — especially now — which means they need to pay more attention to contract issues that could affect their bottom lines.

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Change Orders DOT Contract Contractors 168

Construction Dive

APRIL 25, 2023

Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

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Legal DOT Claims Contract 129

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Contracts are crucial components of the construction process, but they can be among the most complicated and controversial aspects as well. As the industry shifts to increasingly collaborative project delivery methods and adopts new materials and technologies, construction professionals need to s.

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Contract DOT Construction Materials 97

Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2018

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

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Contract Change Orders Negotiation DOT 100

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2023

State officials awarded a second contract for the project, though some planned phases of construction remain temporarily barred under a court order.

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New York DOT Contract Plans 69

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Contractor claims South Carolina DOT and Horry County caused bridge delay and firm's missed deadline.

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South Carolina DOT Contract Claims 68

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 17, 2019

General contractors risk violating contract clauses if they can't find labor, but savvy, well-established GCs have ways of finding subs, and it’s more about relationship-building than anything else.

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DOT Contractors Risk Contract 127

Construction Dive

JANUARY 28, 2020

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.

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Legal DOT Contract Construction 150

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If a contractor signs a contract stating it's responsible for all conditions before doing its due diligence on site conditions, a contract expert said, it should anticipate schedule-killing litigation.

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Site DOT Risk Contract 128

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Michigan selects Electreon to develop its inductive vehicle charging road system, furthering the state's planned transition to all-electric transit fleets.

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Michigan Roads DOT Contract 69

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options.

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DOT Management Contract Contractors 129

Construction Dive

MAY 27, 2019

Contractors should make sure that contract language is as detailed as possible to clarify which items qualify for the reserved funding.

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DOT Contract Contractors 119

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A superior court in Olympia, Washington, rejected Seattle Tunnel Partners' counterclaim of $330 million against the Washington State DOT.

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Seattle DOT Washington Contract 75

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota are testing a new sealant created to mitigate the effects of the seasonal expansion and contraction of pavement.

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Minnesota DOT Louisiana Texas 104

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2021

Company is winding down operations and walking away from six ongoing contracts.

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DOT Florida Contractors Contract 78

Construction Dive

JULY 18, 2019

Despite concern about the company's alleged culpability in a 2018 collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Florida, the state's DOT is standing by its choice to have the firm inspect and repair the Arrigoni Bridge.

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Connecticut DOT Contract Florida 53

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Contractor claims South Carolina DOT and Horry County caused bridge delay and firm's missed deadline.

South Carolina 36

South Carolina DOT Contract Claims 36

ENR Construction

MARCH 14, 2021

Harris County federal suit seeks contract halt for wider impact study; U.S. DOT will review civil rights claims linked to route choices.

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Houston DOT Roads Claims 69

Construction Dive

MAY 15, 2018

When it comes to contract disputes, arbitration is sometimes the answer, even if it does not mean contractors will get an inexpensive and quick resolution.

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Contractors DOT Contract 90

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2020

Another potential blow to firm following the 2018 pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida.

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DOT Florida Contract 73

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2020

Order is another potential blow to firm following the 2018 pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida.

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DOT Florida Contract Design 74

ENR Construction

MARCH 14, 2021

Harris County sues the state to pause the contract and initiate a wider environmental impact study of the 24-mile program; U.S. DOT will review claims of civil rights violations linked to route choices.

Houston 41

Houston DOT Roads Claims 41

ENR Construction

MARCH 14, 2021

Harris County federal suit seeks contract halt for wider environmental impact study; U.S. DOT will review civil rights claims over route choices.

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Houston DOT Metro Roads 36

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Read the Contract Carefully When you’re in the market for a certified crane operator, it’s important to remember that reading the contract is key! Ask questions so that you have everything sorted out before officially signing on the dotted line. Make sure that you go through it with a fine-tooth comb.

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Estimating Equipment DOT Risk 194

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. The owners defended their actions based on standard contract specifications requiring “coordination and cooperation” of the contractors. Busy, busy, busy!

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Contract Roads Construction Lien 48

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2019

A badly damaged section of the Boulder Turnpike, northwest of Denver, will undergo repairs as part of a contract signed this week by the Colorado Dept. of Transportation and Kraemer North America.

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Denver Colorado DOT Transportation 39

Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

ALS began performing invasive species removal and control work for a Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) intersection improvement project in February 2018. While there may be no such thing as a free warranty, smart contract drafting can benefit both parties. ALS completed its removal work in August 2018.

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Connecticut Subcontracting Claims Travel 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 29, 2016

This is more than an academic exercise for lawyers—there’s a very practical reason to track the legislation opening the roads to design-build contracts. What’s the big deal? Second, you will want to begin exploring potential teaming relationships with design firm who has significant highway experience.

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Roads Design Contract New Mexico 48

Construction Equipment

APRIL 7, 2017

Mathews Contracting Company, based in Marietta, Georgia, has been selected by Georgia DOT to lead the I-85 bridge rebuilding effort, based on the contractor's availability, resources and previous experience providing a similar response to a tanker fire that damaged I-285 over SR 400 in 2001.

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Atlanta Georgia DOT Resource 49

A David Creation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Many of you haven’t had the best experience with the platform, making a long-term contract less than attractive. . If you pay in full (with a minimum spend of about $1200), you can sign up for a 3-month contract and enjoy a decent amount of exposure. It’s not a long contract, and the lead flow is strong.

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DOT Contract Plans Bidding 52

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2011

What’s great about her post is that it discusses a very legal topic – construction contracts – from the perspective of someone in the business. Enjoy her insights, and to learn more about construction contracts, read from this category on our blog: Construction Contracts. But why is a contract necessary?

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Contract Legal Construction Documentation 50

ENR Construction

APRIL 8, 2015

Highway contractors’ past performances will be weighed when bidding on projects over $5 million. Infrastructure'

New Mexico 28

New Mexico DOT Contract Bidding 28

ENR Construction

MARCH 11, 2015

Two recent terminations by state DOTs at 80% involved claims for sureties to finish the work. Business Management'

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DOT Contract Claims Management 28