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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. DOT Workplaces. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Ship captains.

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

Transportation. DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Interviews.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

On September 6, 2012, the United States Department of Transportation issued its notice of proposed rulemaking. In support of the proposed rules, DOT explains that it “has noticed an unfortunate trend” in which contract awardees have a period after bid opening to provide DBE information. Responsiveness versus Responsibility.

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Crumbling Buildings, Roads, and Dams – Money Isn’t the Problem

Building Information Management

Furthermore the overall construction process generally wastes 30%-60% of funds on delays, change orders, reworks, low productivity, and legal disputes. State DOTs are just one example. Much of the available funding is given to, and administered by state departments of transportation.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Industrial Road Access Program: Administered by North Carolina’s Department of Transportation (DOT), this program provides funds for the construction of roads to provide access to new or expanded industrial facilities. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S.

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

Stok

Flashbacks from earlier in the summer ensue, and we are transported to July 1, exhausted and obsessively reviewing GRESB submissions one last time. Note: if you selected disclose score to peers, you will be able to hover over the dots and see the score of the others that selected this option. •

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GRESB Results: A Guide to Interpreting and Improving Your Score

Stok

For many, flashbacks ensue, and they are transported to July 1, exhausted and obsessively reviewing GRESB submissions one last time. Note: if you selected disclose score to peers, you will be able to hover over the dots and see the score of the others that selected this option. • GRESB results are ready!