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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

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I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. " What is a commercially useful function? DBE Management. Image: derkeskey.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. August 2011.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Compliance/Regulations. – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. Industry News.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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Government recipients may use such funds to retain the services of P3 consultants, identify appropriate P3 projects, solicit projects, and negotiate projects, among other things. Of the President, Counsel on Env’t Quality, Environmental Impact Statement Timelines (2010-2018) (June 12, 2020). [6] 117-58, § 70701, 135 Stat.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that China’s status as the alternative energy leader may not last long because Chinese dumping of underpriced photovoltaic panels has been successfully challenged by the United States in the World Trade Organization and negotiations are underway to eliminate the PRC’s subsidies.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. That’s nearly a tenfold increase from the 2010 total of 848 MW.