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On the Road Again! Announcing Our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshows

Viewpoint Construction Technology

On the Road Again! In 2018, we hit the road and brought the latest construction technology insights and trends directly to contractors all over the country in more than 20 cities. Announcing Our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshows. How to develop an emotional connection with teams in times of crisis.

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Bargaining Room v. False Claims: 5 Tips for Negotiation of Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

Government on two road projects in South Carolina. The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim? Owners often begins negotiations from the opposite end of the spectrum for the same reasons.

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No New Contract as Michigan Road Project Standoff Ends

ENR Construction

Road projects across Michigan that were stopped Sept. 28 as the two sides agreed to return to work with an agreement to negotiate a new contract this winter and work under the terms of a deal that expired in June until a new agreement can be reached. 4 due to a labor impasse resumed Sept.

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On Eve of Belt and Road Forum, China Improves Terms on Malaysian Rail Project

ENR Construction

Malaysian negotiators forced China to reduce the East Coast Rail Link price by nearly 30 percent while agreeing to a small reduction of six percent in the route length.

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Shipping Executives Call for Government Aid to End Supply-Chain Crisis

Pro Builder

government, supply-chain analyst Brian Whitlock worries that more disruption is imminent as contract negotiations between dockworkers and terminal operators are scheduled for next year. Despite some assistance from the U.S.

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Traffic Rotary | Advantages & Disadvantages of Traffic Rotary | Design Elements of Traffic Rotary | Rules for the Selection of Traffic Rotary | Traffic Operations in a Traffic Rotary

CivilJungle

Also, Read: Bitumen Road Construction | Layers in a Bituminous Pavement | What Is Bituminous Macadam | Advantage Disadvantage of Bitumen Road. Because of the slower pace of negotiation and the avoidance of major disputes, injuries and their seriousness are much less likely to occur in rotaries. Limit of Traffic Rotary. #1.

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Slow As A Turtle? Florida Court Finds “No Damages for Delay” Clause Has Limits

Best Practices Construction Law

Rather, the cause of my delayed commute was a turtle: one single turtle crossing the road, holding up about 30 cars for what seemed like an eternity. If one is present, then you will want to negotiate an “active interference” clause that defines what constitutes an active interference. My commute home last night took longer than usual.

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