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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

After a time I transferred to the firm’s Raleigh, North Carolina office to build a structural engineering department in their MEP focused office. Delivery Method Secrets You are likely aware that there are many different methods an owner can use to procure and deliver a project.

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Top 10 Compliance Laws for Federal Highway Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

False claims; Antitrust; EEO; OSHA/safety and health; DOT (commercial driver’s licenses); DBE; Environmental; Procurement and government contracting; Finance and tax; and. DOT revised the DBE regulations. DOT issued new rules with respect to commercial driver’s licenses that may have broad applicability to trucking.

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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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Are Electronic Toll Collection Systems Subject to Competitive Bidding?

Best Practices Construction Law

I was working in our Virginia office this past week and was amazed at the amount of highway construction at and around Tyson's Corner. "Improvement" versus "Construction" Presently, a few cities, states, toll road and turnpike authorities are in the process of procuring electronic toll-collection (ETC) systems.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

So connecting those dots, using real-time reality capture insight, communicating in real-time.” ” – Amr Raafat , Chief Innovation Officer, Windover Construction Make sure you’re insured Another good way to minimize risk is to have the right insurance.

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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 A recent Government Accountability Office study found that the average time to complete a NEPA review is 4.5 To date, the U.S. billion to support projects across the country. Streamlining these reviews are critical for P3 projects. years, with some reviews taking more than a decade to complete. [5]

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

So connecting those dots, using real-time reality capture insight, communicating in real-time." "This information with the factory can really make sure when all these boxes or these elements of AVL insights will fit perfectly. If you haven't done so yet, review your policies and see to it that you have the best coverage.