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New Rules for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
EPA’s new MS4 rules will affect construction sites throughout the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA), in 1999 issued rules for the regulation of water runoff on sites of less than one acre that
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Contractor Liable if Owner Defaults on Payment to Architect
An Ohio Federal Court holds contractor and subcontractor liable for unauthorized use of architect’s plans. Normally, except in design-build contracts, an owner hires an architect and then provides the contractor and its subcontractors with the plan
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AGC of America to Offer Executive Session on Lean Construction at Construction SuperConference
Kevin Gaffney, group show director, “This is a great opportunity for executive and leaders in the legal and construction fields to investigate the benefits and revenue opportunities associated with Lean construction.” The Associated General Con
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Opinion – A Positive Perspective
Underlying the negative news is a foundation of positive attributes that make our country special. When writing opinion pieces, there is a tendency to focus upon our country’s problems. It’s easy to forget that people in the U.S. enjoy freedom, o
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The Foothills Parkway “Missing Link” is Close to Completion
This project will complete another stretch of the Parkway through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Mountains are considered the world’s oldest mountain range. They’ve been worn down by eons of rain, snow and ice. The erosi
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Nevada Approves Funding for a New NFL Stadium
Funding for a new multi-purpose stadium in Las Vegas has been approved by the state legislature and the governor. National Football League (NFL) football stadiums are staggeringly expensive and require both private and public funding. There is always
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Justifying Construction Delays
Accurate and detailed schedule analysis is the key to justifying construction delays. Construction delays, unfortunately, occur on most construction projects. Some are justified, such as those caused by unexpected severe weather. Other delays are not
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Insufficient Notice Voids Insurer’s Liability
Specific details are required when providing an insurance company with notice of a claim under a “claims–made” policy. The U.S. District Court in New York recently ruled that Lexington Insurance Co. was not liable for claims filed by the Univer
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Don’t Miss The 2016 Construction SuperConference!
ATLANTA – Kevin Gaffney, group show director, CSC: “The 2016 Construction SuperConference is going to be action packed and our advisory board has once again helped us develop an outstanding conference lineup.” For the leading construction f