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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 3(1), 17-27. ICE-Municipal Engineer, 160(1), 37-44. ICE-Municipal Engineer, 160(1), 37-44. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

Stok

Let’s dig into the m a bit further. #1: Energy Model. A whole-building energy model using DOE-approved software must be either created for the building or updated from an existing model that was created for the building department or LEED submittal. The applicable ASHRAE 90.1 2: Inspection. if applicable) #4: Certification.

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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

Constructlaw

(the designer), the Kadney Company (the general contractor), Vergnet (the turbine supplier), and two different site engineers: Prudent Engineering, and Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying (the engineers). The New York Supreme Court (New York’s trial court) dispatched all of the owner’s claims on summary judgment.

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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders.

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Are You Using or Interested in Building Information Modeling (BIM)? — Take the 2016 BIM Experience Survey

Construction Dive

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders.

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Repower off-highway diesel equipment with EPA-compliant replacement engines

CK Power

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been phasing in stricter and stricter emissions regulations for off-highway diesel engines since 1996. The cascading compliance deadlines for Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4-interim have passed, and Tier 4 Final (T4F) regulations are in full effect for nonroad diesel engines.

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EPA Claims Fiat Chrysler Used Software to Cheat Emmisions on 100K Vehicles

Construction Equipment

Vehicles included in the EPA assessment include the 2014 to 2016 model year Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines. The EPA says auxiliary emissions control software allowed Fiat Chrysler vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxide than is allowed under the Clean Air Act.