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Are Electronic Toll Collection Systems Subject to Competitive Bidding?

Best Practices Construction Law

moves toward the construction of "smart" highways as an integral part of our transportation system, state DOTs and localities will be called upon to broaden the horizons of their normal procurement and contracting systems. As the U.S. The Court of Appeals agreed with Amtech and the authority. Lesson Learned.

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5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract

Construction Law Monitor

There are law firms that specialize in contract law and they can take your information and draft a document that is tailored to your specific needs. Sign on the dotted line. Bad weather, late arrival of materials, or other unavoidable road blocks are common in construction. Get professional help. Make changes.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

Sometimes it’s just vague specifications by your local drafting department, other times it’s the lumber/truss/panel operations that push it to the high side, and yes, often it is the engineers who are not taking the time to do fresh calculations on each home. That doesn’t make it right, and that doesn’t make you money. Apply technology.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

ERMCO, Firestone, NSK Steering Systems, Nortek, Dot Foods, PolyOne, Hexpol, Heckethorn Manufacturing, Colonial Diversified Polymers, SR Global, Royal Building Products, Rough Country and more. Local attractions include Fyrne Lake, Bikini Bottoms Off Road Park, Full Throttle Distillery and the Dyer County Fair. highway 90; and.

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How to Draw a House Plan Step by Step

CivilJungle

Along with directions, the position of the main road, the shape of the plot, and the direction of the continuing wind should be kept in mind. Draw floor plans to scale to help draft an accurate representation of how the finished design will look. Draft with an architect’s scale. Draw to scale. Create your floor plans.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks. Draft regulators require slightly negative pressure in the combustion chamber at maximum input.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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