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Aging Drinking Water Infrastructure Creates Opportunities for Contractors
Antiquated, non-compliant drinking water systems throughout the country need upgrading. The code violations in the Flint, Mich., drinking water...
Negotiations Continue on the Miami Beach Light Rail System
Controversy surrounds the city’s selection process. Miami and Dade County, Fla., have been examining ways to improve and expand the area’s mass...
Texts Can Constitute Binding Contracts
Under certain circumstances, text exchanges can satisfy the statute of frauds. For hundreds of years, courts have required tangible proof that...
A Review of Preliminary Notice Requirements
Timely filing is essential when serving a preliminary notice. Subcontractors and suppliers serve Preliminary Notices to ensure their right to file...
Early Registration Now Open
ATLANTA – Early registration for the Construction SuperConference, the preeminent construction conference developed for mid- to senior-level...
What is the Future of the California High Speed Rail System?
Californians have voted for the rail system but haven’t figured out how to pay for it. The California High Speed Rail System is a high speed bullet...
Natural Gas Pipeline Permit Denied By New York
New York State turns down the permit application for the 124-mile Constitution natural gas pipeline. The proposed Constitution natural gas pipeline...
Final OSHA Silica Rule Becomes Effective June 23rd.
The final OSHA silica rule is far more rigorous than the one it replaces. After three years of study, revision, and input from industry and labor...
New, Stricter Rules for Union Avoidance Consultants
The new DOL “persuader rule” makes compliance more challenging. Attorneys, and other consultants, who provide advice to employers dealing with union...