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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the transport sector the journey is only just beginning. Considering the challenges ahead, the Australian transport sector has collaborated for the first time to find a collective route forward. The transport transition. A planning headache. As a result, whole of life planning of an infrastructure asset is critical.

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Creating a JOC Coefficient?

Job Order Contracting

General / Prime Contractor Profit and risk. Transportation of contractor’s personnel to, from, and within the job site. Adjustment factors to account for small jobs. Labor (Both during Normal Work Hours and Outside of Normal Work Hours). Materials. Equipment. Subcontractor costs. Subcontractor mark-ups. General insurances.

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New tool helps developers, contractors identify geographic risk for construction

BD+C

Developers and contractors entering new markets that are looking to mitigate their projects’ risk now have available an interactive tool that not only allows them to access real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.,

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

Constructlaw

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

Construction Marketing

Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse. Modularity is significant for structures like military shelter systems, enabling easy transportation, assembly, and disassembly in remote or hostile locations.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to create cost visibility and cost transparency and drive improved construction productivity.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Why do these financial risks take place. How to reduce your projects risk. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning.

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