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Why You Should Understand DBE Laws and Regulations

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

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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

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.” – 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.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 Government recipients may use such funds to retain the services of P3 consultants, identify appropriate P3 projects, solicit projects, and negotiate projects, among other things. To date, the U.S. billion to support projects across the country.

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

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.” - 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.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The 15,000-square-foot-facility is scheduled to open in the fall. Construction is scheduled to begin this year and will result in a 1.5 The new Dot Foods distribution center in Dyersburg is a great example of this. The 166,494-square foot distribution center is scheduled for completion by September 2014.

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8 Main Types of Construction Contracts

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You describe what will be delivered when, how much the customer owes, and sign on the dotted line. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. Incentive contracts do require more negotiation to determine the incentives.