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EPA and Army Announce Intent to Revise “Water of the United States” Rule

Green Building Law Update

Last week the Environmental Protect Agency and Department of the Army announced the agencies’ intent to initiate new rulemaking that restores the Obama era waters of the United States rule that was in place pre-2015, and before the current Trump era rule. The Act also makes it illegal to dam navigable streams without a permit.

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Trends in Air Transportation Deliver Diverse Contracting Opportunities in 2021

Construction Business Owner

Trends in Air Transportation Deliver Diverse Contracting Opportunities in 2021. 29, 2020, set a record for the number of people passing through United States airports during a single day that year. Alex Headley. Fri, 03/05/2021 - 07:30. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that approximately 1.2

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Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts. The United States government’s Miller Act of 1935 is a federal regulation that requires performance and payment bonds for principal contractors on federal construction projects of $150,000 or more. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/14/2020 - 09:52.

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Rethinking Job Order Contracts

Job Order Contracting

If you are a public sector owner looking to put an end to underperforming facilities projects and excessive administration costs, rethinking job order contracts might be a good idea. Rethinking Job Order Contracts to drive best value facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Rethinking Job Order Contracts.

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Why Every Word Counts in Design-Build Contracts

Construction Business Owner

Design-build is quickly becoming the mainstay project delivery method for the United States commercial construction industry. According to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), nearly half of America's construction dollars will be spent on design-build projects by 2021.

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Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020

Construction Business Owner

The United States Small Business Administration has reported that approximately $65 billion of Payroll Protection Program loans went to construction industry participants. The construction industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Save Money on License & Contract Bonds

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry is the single largest purchaser of surety bonds in the United States. Surety bonds for contractors can be categorized as either license and permit bonds or contract bonds.

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