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Teamsters Strike Slows Key Transit Work in Puget Sound Area

ENR Construction

Sound Transit, Washington State DOT, King County and City of Seattle urge strikers and contractors to return now to mediated negotiations.

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Brightline wins key approval for Tampa-Orlando high-speed rail service

Construction Dive

The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region.

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The Dotted Line: How to make sure a contract protects your money

Construction Dive

Contractors shouldn't hesitate to try to strike a better deal for things like change orders and retainage during contract negotiations.

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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

Best Practices Construction Law

Did you know that in FYI 2010, special agents with USDOT's Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG) were responsible for 92 indictments, 72 convictions and over $18 million in financial recoveries? Since one of the DOT-OIG's top target investigation areas involves workforce fraud, it is important to understand some of the basis rules.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

As long as all of the design I’s are dotted and T’s crossed, there is little risk of project surprises. Many details of the project and coordination between different trades have yet to be worked out, but the price is still being negotiated with the owner. There is a lot more risk after a price has been set.

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

Best Practices Construction Law

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. DOT justifies the new rule on GFEs because bidders “have to amass a great deal of information to compete for a contract (e.g.,

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Digital Builder Ep 57: Global Construction Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Protecting Margins

Autodesk Construction Cloud

.” – Giana Morini , Operations Technology Leader, DPR Communicate with internal and external stakeholders Whether you’re communicating your vision and values to your internal team or negotiating prices with suppliers, keeping information flowing smoothly and transparently is essential.