article thumbnail

More Problems with City of Long Beach Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

” that found LB’s (City of Long Beach) Public Works Department had let some contractors receive roughly $1.9 On May 24, the Council approved City Attorney office-drafted changes to the Job Order Contracting program without disclosing the Audit-based underlying reasons for them. ” (Source: LBReport.com).

article thumbnail

City of Long Beach Job Order Contract Audit

Building Information Management

” that found LB’s (City of Long Beach) Public Works Department had let some contractors receive roughly $1.9 On May 24, the Council approved City Attorney office-drafted changes to the Job Order Contracting program without disclosing the Audit-based underlying reasons for them. ” (Source: LBReport.com).

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities

BD+C

Participating students were tasked with drafting and building an attractive, sustainable and durable two-story wood-frame structure. APA – The Engineered Wood Association, the American Wood Council and Simpson Strong-Tie partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers to carry out the competition.

article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

After several months of work, the Draft EIR for the Super Wal-Mart project is now complete and is currently being circulated for review. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. QUITE SIMPLY, HESPERIA WORKS FOR BUSINESS.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. Johns River to JAXPORT’S facilities. Johns River.

article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The BNSF and Union Pacific railroads provide direct service to the Ports of Long Beach and Houston, as well as ports of entry at the Mexican and Canadian borders. The Santa Teresa and Columbus ports-of-entry have overweight cargo zones with a six-mile radius for trucks carrying a reducible load up to 96,000 lbs.