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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

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billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport to modernize the facility. Infrastructure contractor Black & Veatch in December announced the successful test of a 60-mile, nonstop drone-based inspection flight conducted by a remote pilot located miles away in a command center in Illinois. The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3

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CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices

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operations and record keeping, trash-recycle removal, security services, service contracts, utility charges (electric, gas/oil, water), insurance (fire, liability, operating equipment) and taxes. Preventive Maintenance: A planned, controlled program of periodic inspection, adjustment, cleaning, lubrication and/or selective parts.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

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Silver Line Metrorail project leading to the Dulles International Airport. Sometimes, the project won’t pass inspection, or it will need to be torn down due to safety and health concerns. However, this problem was exactly what one major contractor recently faced during the D.C.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work. Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work. Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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Griffiss International Airport, a former Air Force Base in central New York, is partnering with NMUASC to develop standards for integrating unmanned systems into national airspace and for civilian use. The funds will support the development and global marketing campaign of the test site for unmanned aerial vehicles. Stamas and State Rep.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.

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