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Active Interference Wins Skee Ball Points and Precludes Enforcement of A “No Damages for Delay” Clause

Best Practices Construction Law

In construction contracts, “active interference” is a recognized exception to the enforcement of what is known as a “no damages for delay” clause. Missouri Pacific Railroad Company , 668 F.2d The real lesson is to make sure to review your contract for these types of provisions and try to negotiate the terms.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. FAA contract Air Traffic Control tower. This region is the only U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

These decisions are facilitating contract opportunities, attracting new industries and companies to the greater Sacramento area, and encouraging the expansion of existing companies. That contract would also have to be approved by the California State Legislature.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The Texas A&M University System landed a major federal biosecurity contract in June. The firm has signed new 20-year contracts with two large Japanese power companies to export liquefied natural gas from the facility and is reportedly in negotiations with a U.S. established its global professional services headquarters.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The program offers three types of benefits: Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption – Exemption from transaction privilege tax on contracts for certain types of construction at an MRZ. State Preference Points – Enterprise Zone companies can earn preference points on state contracts. For more information, please visit this link.

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