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You Can’t Treat Construction Claims Like Your Grandkids

Best Practices Construction Law

As is typical of a design-build contract, no unit prices for rock excavation were set for because the contractor’s foundation solution is not established at the time of award. The contracting officer denied the claim, and the contractor appealed. where the site differed materially from those represented by the government.

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The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete starts construction in Germany

BD+C

Two months ago, the foundation was poured for CUBE, a 2,200-sf, two-story building on the premises of Technical University Dresden in Germany, that claims to be the world’s first building made entirely of carbon-fiber reinforced concrete.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Places Time Limit on Good Faith Withholding Under CASPA

Constructlaw

Silvi), a concrete supplier, to supply concrete for the foundation for construction of a luxury hotel in Philadelphia. The night before the foundation was to be poured, Silvi and Carney signed a contract that increased Silvi’s scope of work to provide concrete for not only the foundation, but for the entire project.

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ARA Foundation Donates $5,000 to Louisiana Flood Relief

Construction Equipment

Declared “the worst disaster to strike the United States since Superstorm Sandy” by the American Red Cross, the historic flooding that has ravaged Louisiana has claimed at least 13 lives, made 20 parishes federal disaster areas and has forced thousands of people from their homes.

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FDOT, P3 nix deadline for I-4 $100M overrun, delay claims

Construction Dive

Skanska, John Laing and SGL Constructors now have an indefinite amount of time to address costs and delays stemming from two drilled shaft failures during construction of a bridge foundation.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

Trend 3: Build a better baggage claim experience A critical part of the travel experience is ensuring passengers can retrieve their luggage upon arriving at their destination. With that in mind, Skanska regularly partners with airports to help streamline the baggage claim process and get passengers on their way.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

Pro Builder

When the Diamond Pier Foundation System appeared on shelves over 10 years ago, there was hesitancy with new users about the system - in fear that it would not hold up to frost heave pressures. To satisfy skeptical builders, Pin Foundations, Inc. The study included all warranty claims in the designated area from 2009 to 2019.