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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, approves $2.5B light-rail project

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The agreement is one of several that the regional transportation authority must secure before the state moves ahead with design and construction of the 17-mile line between Durham and Chapel Hill.

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Broad Form Lien Waivers No Longer Part of the Game in North Carolina

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North Carolina Avenue is one of the hottest properties in Monopoly, says most of my kids. And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. 22B-1(f)(1), or design professional agreements as defined in G.S.

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Expanding In North Carolina

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Fresenius Kabi’s plans in North Carolina include expansion of its current pharmaceutical production facility in Wilson and the construction of a new manufacturing facility, also in Wilson. Nowicki, senior vice president, global operations for Fresenius Kabi North America. Photo: Business Wire). and Canada. Copeland. “We

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated North Carolina incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of North Carolina economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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Construction Law in North Carolina: Effective communications

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Melissa Brumback’s Construction Law in North Carolina blog provides a wealth of useful insights — whether or not you are in North Carolina. Melissa Brumback ‘s Construction Law in North Carolina won the Best Construction Blog competition in 2011. You have to do better.”

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Construction Law in North Carolina: An archive of excellent ideas

Construction Marketing Ideas

I think several architects and engineers, as well as other design consultants and specialists, would nod in agreement about this concept, especially in Canada, where professional services seeking public sector work do not have Brooks Act protection. The up front costs are small , but the impact can be huge. Just ask anyone at Elmo’s.

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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

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The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The project involved the new construction of three buildings in Durham, North Carolina.