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Researcher secures $174K grant to study ‘psychological safety’ in construction

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Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Washington State is often at the forefront of infrastructure work with its commitment to improving public transit and affordable housing. Payment protection on Washington public projects. Due to this, general contractors on public construction projects have to secure a payment bond prior to the start of work.

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How to Make Sure Your Construction Security Guards Are Doing Their Job

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A quality construction security guard is always alert and always ready to respond to identified risks. You like to think that your security guard provides the level of service needed to protect your materials and keep your construction site secure, but how can you know? When Visiting, Converse With Your Security Guard.

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NBCU News Group unveils new Washington bureau and studios

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24, NBCU News Group debuted its new Washington bureau and studios. The bureau spans six floors and 80,000 sf and includes seven studios.

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Maryland announces P3 short list for first phase of $9B-plus Capital Beltway project

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State transportation officials expect to select the winning team and secure the approvals necessary to get the Washington, D.C.-area area project underway by spring of next year.

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Over budget Homeland Security headquarters project may be canceled

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A massive new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security is more than $1.5 When it was first proposed, the development was said to be critical for national security and the revitalization of Southeast Washington. billion over budget, 11 years behind schedule, and may never be completed.

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate

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Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. The fines, penalties and interest Washington State Department of Revenue could charge at an audit will far outweigh the minor savings. Where Does Your Client Live - Washington State is destination based.