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

Constructlaw

trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). surface transportation P3s that have reached financial close. New TIFIA loan requirements will help drive thoughtful analysis and appropriate investment in the U.S.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. And a spattering of recent news stories back this up. In New York, Gov. The Memphis, Tenn.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The United Stated Air Force then expanded JOC into an efficient, well-defined process and it generally regarded as by experts as one of the leading practitioners of JOC. Controller General of the United States. Unite States Congress. Unite States Government Printing Office, House Document No.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. The rules can apply to any construction jobsite in the United States. EPA Flowchart : Do I need a NPDES permit? Under 42 U.S.C.

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A win for due process for drivers and motor carriers, but wait …

FDR Safety

Fundamentally, in the United States where the accused has a right to argue his/her position with the court, this policy of not removing dismissed citations was another perceived injustice to the trucking and bus communities. Transportation safety' Details on the change. For now, this first step is welcomed.

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Brrrrrr, It’s Cold! How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather

Best Practices Construction Law

In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. What may be characterized as “unusually severe weather” on a Memphis transportation project may be different than a site in another part of the country.

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Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Shell’s Gulf Coast GTL facility in Sorrento, LA would be one of the first of its kind built to commercial scale in the United States. meet its growing transportation needs while advancing the nation’s energy security. As part of America’s energy mix, GTL technology can help the U.S. James and Ascension parishes.