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Washington DC's $5.8B Silver Line work delayed due to faulty rail ties

Construction Dive

The Washington Metro and the regional airports authority rejected a fix Capital Rail Constructors proposed for the second phase, claiming it requires too much maintenance, so negotiations are ongoing.

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Arbitration including Religious Arbitration in Green Building Contracts

Green Building Law Update

The take away from all of this may be to pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in contracts. The annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is happening this week in Washington DC. I hope to see you in DC this week. And always consult your attorney before signing.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. Courts across the country vary in their treatment of these issues. However, in Thomas J.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. Courts across the country vary in their treatment of these issues. However, in Thomas J.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE. Stafford County is very focused on creating an enviable business climate.

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A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

Building Information Management

We can help with a range of support from telephone help line support to full proposal review, reporting, and negotiation with contractors. From 2000 on, JOC saw widespread use in areas of high growth like Arizona, Texas, and the DC beltway. Ongoing Assessment.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Copies of this publication may be obtained from the Executive Office of the President’s Publications Office by calling 202-395-7332, or writing the Office of Publications, 725 17th Street, NW, Room 2200, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Steven Kelman. Administrator. Office of Federal Procurement Policy.