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

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Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) loans are a crucial source of financing for certain surface transportation projects, such as highways and bridges, because they offer low interest, long-term financing. surface transportation P3s that have reached financial close.

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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

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Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse.

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Covering it all: Investigating lightweight cladding

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With the latest industry innovations, all these looks for building exteriors can be achieved using lightweight claddings. In short, it takes into account the variety of carbon emission sources that are active throughout the operating period of a building. This includes the use, management, and maintenance of a product or building.

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USDOT Provides "So-So" Update on MAP-21 for Transportation Projects

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Department of Transportation provided an update to Congress on the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), requiring the Acceleration of Project Delivery (Subtitle C). MAP-21 is the first long-term surface transportation authorization since 2005 and provides for $105 billion for 2013-2014.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

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In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. Teams must coordinate with suppliers and be accountable for quality control and timely delivery. Let's dive in.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

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This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979. 17, 1Washington, D.C.,

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How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting | ENR.

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Transportation. How ACS Connect Smooths Jobsite Data to Accounting. Description: Shipping Project Data to Accounting With A Pause for Review. Enter your print subscription account. Specialty contractor innovation. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. resources |.