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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
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Opinion—The Perils of Uncertainty

The construction industry relies upon the federal government to create a stable economic business environment. All three branches of the federal government are currently in a state of disarray bordering on paralysis. Congress, which appears to have a
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Contractor’s Insurance Company Estopped from Profiting from Ruse

An attorney’s failure to deal in good faith adversely affects its client. There are limits to how aggressively a defense attorney can represent the interests of his or her client. Courts will not tolerate underhanded trickery. This was reaffirmed i