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ACI certification builds concrete wisdom

GCP Applied Technologies

ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. Why, then, is ACI certification so important in such a controlled—the lab is kept at an ideal 70°F—environment? Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018.

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How the Government Shutdown Affects the Department of Transportation DBE Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

Thanks to my partner, Mark Leach , for sharing an example of how the shutdown has affected the transportation and road building industry. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Image: Marina Noordegraaf.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

On September 6, 2012, the United States Department of Transportation issued its notice of proposed rulemaking. In support of the proposed rules, DOT explains that it “has noticed an unfortunate trend” in which contract awardees have a period after bid opening to provide DBE information. Responsiveness versus Responsibility.

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Formal and Informal Bid Extensions on a Construction Project

Best Practices Construction Law

In this case, the City sought bids for repavement of a road. When the bids were opened, the City learned the low bidder had failed to comply with the EEOC requirements because its Certificate of Compliance had expired two days before the bid's submission. A good example of this scenario is found in the case of Prime Contractors, Inc.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Transportation. Related Links: On the Road to Digitization. Building permits posted on New York City construction sites are sporting an intelligent look these days as older permits give way to new ones bearing QR codes—those stamp-like squares of dots and dashes. of Transportation, the Fire Dept., contact us.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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