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The department says that using precast panels on a nearly $3 million, 1,200-foot highway entrance ramp has significantly reduced road shutdowns MORE
The Budget request reflects a streamlined DOT that is focused on performing vital Federal safety oversight functions and investing in nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure projects," the budget document says MORE
For you Ninja contractors, it’s a good thing to fully understand your potential recovery before you spend countless months and thousands of dollars pursuing a claim against your state DOT for breach of contract, misrepresentation or other cause of action. MORE
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) has released the results of it March survey of state DOTs use of drones. MORE
Several hundred transit-related projects will kick off this year, but another 500 valued at approximately $18 billion needed during the next 20 years likely won't find funding, an official said MORE
A new website specializing in online dating for structural engineers MORE
The funding request includes up to $15 billion during the next 10 years for highway maintenance alone MORE
The agency is scheduled to select a joint venture in October to construct a new span next to the existing bridge connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg MORE
It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover MORE
Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. MORE
Effective communication and trust are keys to productive relationships with local and federal officials MORE
Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable MORE
Following a local media investigation that found DOT-approved delays have added 41 years to projects, a state senator has prompted the governor to call for greater scrutiny on contractor extensions MORE
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) plans to use carbon-injected concrete in all future construction as part of its sustainable transportation initiative, according to Smart Cities. The material has been approved for “all flat work” such as roads and sidewalks. According to the article MORE
More states are bucking paper systems for digital and transparent recordkeeping and project management MORE
Transurban will lead a P3 of the 10-mile express lane project to help create a corridor from Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Washington, D.C., as part of the $1.4 billion Atlantic Gateway initiative MORE
Owners seek contractors who flesh out a detailed request, giving them a ready plan of attack if they win the project MORE
It’s been about a week now where some of us can’t post/reply at the forum. I guess I’ll give up trying at this point. I can only spend so much time replying only to have the forum crash. Hopefully they’ll figure it out eventually. Maybe someone can tell me if/when that happens? Good luck MORE
The capital construction program is a near $5-billion increase from the last cycle, but state lawmakers have yet to settle on a source of funding MORE
It's all about the allocation of risk, legal experts explain. Humans are responsible for computing errors just as they would be for a bulldozer mishap MORE
Owners are protecting their investment by hiring a second set of eyes to watch the project, and contractors just might learn something from the experience MORE
The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program weighed a record 851 submissions based on safety, state of repair, innovation and other criteria MORE
The city's local planning organization has already committed $400,000 to the project in the hopes of moving it along MORE
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in infrastructure funding on Wednesday which will be used to pay for 26 projects under the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. MORE
The Port of Wilmington is being transformed into the largest logistics hub on the Delaware River with a $600-million investment from Gulftainer in upgrades, including a new TEU terminal. Read: Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business at BusinessFacilities.com. MORE
. . American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reports 33 state DOTs are involved in studying and testing drones for traffic and construction use, under the watchful eye of the FAA. MORE
Wednesday morning, a variation of the SamSam ransomwear virus grabbed more than 2,000 employee computers in the Colorado Department of Transportation. MORE
If a contractor signs a contract stating it's responsible for all conditions before doing its due diligence on site conditions, a contract expert said, it should anticipate schedule-killing litigation MORE
Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized MORE
Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota are testing a new sealant created to mitigate the effects of the seasonal expansion and contraction of pavement MORE
Design-build, integrated project delivery and other collaborative construction processes present myriad challenges, but several experts have outlined steps contractors can take to boost teamwork across stakeholders MORE
The funds span 45 states and four U.S. territories and go toward maintenance, repair and construction of taxiways, terminals and other airport infrastructure MORE
Department of Transportation issued a final rule yesterday that expands DOT's current drug testing panel to include some semi-synthetic opioids; Hydrocodon - Trade names Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicoprofen and Riboxen. The U.S. MORE
Spray paint used to tag the signs can make the words difficult to read at night, and cleaning and replacing the signs is a hazardous task for DOT workers. Graffiti is an ongoing threat to interstate freeway signs on Arizona overpasses. ADOT Interstate Signing Supervisor Dudley Heller developed a shield that makes it difficult for vandals to reach the sign. MORE
The contractor's bonding companies and the agency are working to request new bids, starting with Lane Construction and others that bid originally MORE
The Colorado Dept. of Transportation, known primarily as a highway and bridge builder, wants to get into the rail business MORE
One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options MORE
Taking responsibility for even a small portion of the design can expose contractors to increased liability. Here's how to limit the risks MORE
A badly damaged section of the Boulder Turnpike, northwest of Denver, will undergo repairs as part of a contract signed this week by the Colorado Dept. of Transportation and Kraemer North America MORE
Contractors should make sure that contract language is as detailed as possible to clarify which items qualify for the reserved funding MORE
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Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2019
Following a local media investigation that found DOT-approved delays have added 41 years to projects, a state senator has prompted the governor to call for greater scrutiny on contractor extensions
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2019
It's important for contractors to know what their insurance policies cover and, in the case of commercial general liability, what they don't cover
Construction Dive
APRIL 30, 2019
Owners seek contractors who flesh out a detailed request, giving them a ready plan of attack if they win the project
Construction Dive
JANUARY 29, 2019
Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2018
It's all about the allocation of risk, legal experts explain. Humans are responsible for computing errors just as they would be for a bulldozer mishap
Construction Dive
APRIL 9, 2019
Several hundred transit-related projects will kick off this year, but another 500 valued at approximately $18 billion needed during the next 20 years likely won't find funding, an official said
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Design-build, integrated project delivery and other collaborative construction processes present myriad challenges, but several experts have outlined steps contractors can take to boost teamwork across stakeholders
Construction Equipment
MARCH 28, 2016
. . American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reports 33 state DOTs are involved in studying and testing drones for traffic and construction use, under the watchful eye of the FAA.
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2019
Transurban will lead a P3 of the 10-mile express lane project to help create a corridor from Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Washington, D.C., as part of the $1.4 billion Atlantic Gateway initiative
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
If a contractor signs a contract stating it's responsible for all conditions before doing its due diligence on site conditions, a contract expert said, it should anticipate schedule-killing litigation
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2019
The contractor's bonding companies and the agency are working to request new bids, starting with Lane Construction and others that bid originally
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options
Business Facilities
JULY 2, 2019
The Port of Wilmington is being transformed into the largest logistics hub on the Delaware River with a $600-million investment from Gulftainer in upgrades, including a new TEU terminal. Read: Delaware: Where The World Chooses To Do Business at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2018
Lawyers offer some practical advice for contractors to prevent and weather these claims, which they say for many companies are inevitable
Construction Dive
APRIL 24, 2018
Effective communication and trust are keys to productive relationships with local and federal officials
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota are testing a new sealant created to mitigate the effects of the seasonal expansion and contraction of pavement
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The capital construction program is a near $5-billion increase from the last cycle, but state lawmakers have yet to settle on a source of funding
Construction Dive
AUGUST 21, 2018
The department says that using precast panels on a nearly $3 million, 1,200-foot highway entrance ramp has significantly reduced road shutdowns
Construction Dive
MARCH 7, 2019
The agency is scheduled to select a joint venture in October to construct a new span next to the existing bridge connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg
ENR Construction
JUNE 5, 2019
The Colorado Dept. of Transportation, known primarily as a highway and bridge builder, wants to get into the rail business
Revit OpEd
APRIL 30, 2019
It’s been about a week now where some of us can’t post/reply at the forum. I guess I’ll give up trying at this point. I can only spend so much time replying only to have the forum crash. Hopefully they’ll figure it out eventually. Maybe someone can tell me if/when that happens? Good luck
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2018
Taking responsibility for even a small portion of the design can expose contractors to increased liability. Here's how to limit the risks
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2019
Contractors should make sure that contract language is as detailed as possible to clarify which items qualify for the reserved funding
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 14, 2016
For you Ninja contractors, it’s a good thing to fully understand your potential recovery before you spend countless months and thousands of dollars pursuing a claim against your state DOT for breach of contract, misrepresentation or other cause of action.
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2018
The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program weighed a record 851 submissions based on safety, state of repair, innovation and other criteria
Construction Dive
AUGUST 30, 2018
The funds span 45 states and four U.S. territories and go toward maintenance, repair and construction of taxiways, terminals and other airport infrastructure
Construction Dive
MAY 10, 2019
The city's local planning organization has already committed $400,000 to the project in the hopes of moving it along
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
The Budget request reflects a streamlined DOT that is focused on performing vital Federal safety oversight functions and investing in nationally and regionally significant transportation infrastructure projects," the budget document says
Construction Dive
JANUARY 23, 2019
The Federal Highway Administration's recent 2019 funding commitment of $45.3 billion, however, could be reduced by new legislation from Congress
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Department of Transportation issued a final rule yesterday that expands DOT's current drug testing panel to include some semi-synthetic opioids; Hydrocodon - Trade names Norco, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicoprofen and Riboxen. The U.S.
Construction Dive
MARCH 26, 2019
Owners are protecting their investment by hiring a second set of eyes to watch the project, and contractors just might learn something from the experience
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
More states are bucking paper systems for digital and transparent recordkeeping and project management
Construction Equipment
MARCH 28, 2018
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) has released the results of it March survey of state DOTs use of drones.
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Wednesday morning, a variation of the SamSam ransomwear virus grabbed more than 2,000 employee computers in the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Spray paint used to tag the signs can make the words difficult to read at night, and cleaning and replacing the signs is a hazardous task for DOT workers. Graffiti is an ongoing threat to interstate freeway signs on Arizona overpasses. ADOT Interstate Signing Supervisor Dudley Heller developed a shield that makes it difficult for vandals to reach the sign.
ENR Construction
MARCH 24, 2019
A new website specializing in online dating for structural engineers
Construction Equipment
JUNE 7, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1.5 billion in infrastructure funding on Wednesday which will be used to pay for 26 projects under the federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) program.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
The funding request includes up to $15 billion during the next 10 years for highway maintenance alone
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized
ENR Construction
JULY 18, 2019
A badly damaged section of the Boulder Turnpike, northwest of Denver, will undergo repairs as part of a contract signed this week by the Colorado Dept. of Transportation and Kraemer North America
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