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Consequential Damages In Today's Construction Industry By Jason L. Richey and William D. Wickard - 05/05/2008
It seems unlikely that a project's construction manager, which agreed to a $600,000 fee, could be held responsible for over $14 million in lost profits for a four-month delay to the project, yet it has happened. By failing to include a consequential damages waiver in its contract, the construction manager was left open to a costly lawsuit.
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Highway Trust Fund on Life Support, Says ARTBA President Staff - 05/02/2008
"The federal Highway Trust Fund is on life support. Chairman Baucus and Senator Grassley are to be commended for their foresight in recognizing this looming ..
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Masonry Industry Legislative Conference Staff - 05/01/2008
The upcoming Masonry Industry Legislative Conference is a unique opportunity for the masonry industry to come together in Washington, D.C. to meet first hand with the decision makers that affect both regulatory and legislative issues. During the three-day conference, May 12 — 14, prominent Senators and Congressmen will speak on key issues that confront the masonry industry.
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Nevada to cut highway spending by $25.4 million Staff - 04/28/2008
Surprise, surprise! "Nevada's budget woes have now spread to the Highway Fund." So reports a recent article in the Nevada Appeal. Gov. Jim Gibbons has been advised that in the current two-year budget cycle, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles will have to cut their planned spending by up to $75 million.
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Congress Warming Up to Infrastructure Bank Idea Carl Molesworth - 04/22/2008
As the realization grows in Congress that the nation is facing a crisis in infrastructure funding, a bill that drew little interest when it was introduced in the Senate last year is now getting a second look.
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