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Atlanta metro commission floats $173B transportation plan

Construction Dive

The Atlanta Regional Commission's draft plan includes $102 billion for the maintenance of existing infrastructure including road resurfacing, bridge repair and transit upgrades.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This can be a big mistake that may lead to ambiguities and uncertainties if a dispute arises down the road. A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. What exactly will be covered?

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This can be a big mistake that may lead to ambiguities and uncertainties if a dispute arises down the road. A well drafted indemnity clause will ensure that all parties are liable for the result of their own work and negligence and that of any party that they have hired to work on a project. What exactly will be covered?

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Moving to BIM from flatCAD is nothing like dropping the T square!

DebunkTheBIM

Can’t help myself thinking of it every time someone tells me, how going to BIM from CAD will come about (easily) just as moving from the drafting board to CAD happened in the past. There need to be roads and rules to govern how you get around and interact with others. The road-based environment and knowledge will not be enough!

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Facility programming: The driving force behind healthcare design

The Korte Company

Collaboration with an architect or designer at this point is critical because building programs detail pretty much everything there is to know about a facility: How a facility will be oriented on the property and connect to existing road, water/sewer and electrical connections. The total square footage of a facility.

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TopShip Investing $68M In Mississippi Shipbuilding Operation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Dubbed TopShip, LLC, the project will create 1,000 full-time jobs and be located at the Port of Gulfport’s new inland port on Seaway Road. . The Port of Gulfport, through its restoration budget, is also providing $25 million in Katrina-CDBG funds for infrastructure improvements. Governor Phil Bryant announces the TopShip project.

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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Other partners that have already joined the Smart City Challenge include: Mobileye will equip the winning city’s public bus system with their Mobileye’s Shield +TMon every bus which helps bus drivers avoid and mitigate imminent collisions and protect road users including bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists.