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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

PSMJ Resources

Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget. Early identification of utilities and proactive interaction with utility companies can help smooth the process.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Isabel Harlan, Sr. Engineer and Project Manager at Hatch LTK

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I use my diverse background of experience to connect the various disciplines and ensure that we are not working in silos and not overlooking any critical interface points, which often happens on the larger projects, so that we provide a holistic and thorough product for our clients while keeping schedule, budget, and other resources in check.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

AOE’s can range from large urban airports with heavy scheduled passenger service to small rural airports serving general aviation. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. The new substation has a 25MW capacity expandable to 50MW.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The nation’s largest state has been painfully taking its fiscal medicine in huge dollops during the past four years, in the form of deep budget cuts and huge tax increases. Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules. Preliminary Project Schedule. Preliminary Construction Schedule. 00 31 16 Project Budget Information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules. Preliminary Project Schedule. Preliminary Construction Schedule. 00 31 16 Project Budget Information.