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$77B bullet train officials approve central California stretch

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The California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a revised route between Fresno and Bakersfield that will reportedly save $200 million, but land negotiations and final environmental reviews are still needed.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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Over the last few years, Englewood Construction has been involved in several flagship store and brand expansion projects with our national retail, fitness, and restaurant clients. Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction.

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What is Retainage in Construction?

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Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Retainage is a long-standing practice in the industry that can make life challenging for construction workers. Retainage in construction defined. What every construction contractor should know about retainage.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

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Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price.

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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

California Contractor Tests the Bounds of Job Order Contracting. JOC contracts typically have a duration of one (1) year and are limited to a total construction value of $4.9 Torres Construction Corp., Torres Construction Corp. Torres Construction Corp. By Garret Murai , February 15, 2021 (source: [link].

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

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This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Current Restrictions in Pennsylvania and California. California.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This article deals with a hot construction law topic, pay-when-paid vs. pay-if-paid clauses. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.