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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained

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To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

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Transportation. Safety & Health. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Safety and health. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment.

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Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

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Transportation. Safety & Health. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Any proposed schedule revisions would be evaluated by a neutral party, who could weigh the risks and rewards from an objective standpoint. Viewpoints: Worth Another Look. When Language Obstructs Safety. Environment.

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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

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Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. They concluded that OSHA’s threshold for occupational heat risks — currently 91 degrees — should be lowered to 85 degrees.

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CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues | ENR.

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Transportation. Safety & Health. CW: Report Claims Caltrans Ignored Bridge Safety Issues. Description: CB&I offers $3 billion to buy Shaw; newspaper claims Caltrans ignored safety issues on Bay Bridge. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

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Transportation. Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Obituaries.

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Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

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Transportation. Safety & Health. Risk management. Safety and health. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Obituaries.

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