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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Under Texas law, condemnation power must be conferred by the legislature, either expressly or by necessary implication. [2]. The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property. The landowner’s declaratory judgment action challenged Texas Central’s eminent-domain authority.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Under Texas law, condemnation power must be conferred by the legislature, either expressly or by necessary implication. [2] The land taking process in Texas involves a hearing on the just and adequate compensation of the property. The landowner’s declaratory judgment action challenged Texas Central’s eminent-domain authority.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Plan ahead for oral presentations to allow sufficient time for scheduling of conference room space and evaluators attendance. Streamlined ordering techniques, such as the use of oral presentations and the use of past performance as an evaluation factor, are discussed, as well as the importance of handbooks, standard forms, and conferences.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard card applies to dimmers and control panels, both at unit and remotely located, used to control light levels of general and special lights in auditoriums, large conference rooms, etc. Draft regulators require slightly negative pressure in the combustion chamber at maximum input. Forced Draft Fan Blower motor.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” Participating companies are compensated by being able to reduce their federal income tax liability with a tax credit between $1,200 and $9,000 per qualified employee, depending on the target group.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. Requirements. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 01 07 Seals Page. 00 01 10 Table of Contents. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. Acoustic Information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 45 26 Workers Compensation Certificate Schedule. 03 31 19 Shrinkage-Compensating Structural Concrete. Requirements. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 01 07 Seals Page. 00 01 10 Table of Contents. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. Acoustic Information.