| December 26, 2008 | News for contractors and the construction industry |
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- States assemble list of projects ahead of stimulus package
Tennessee officials have identified $850 million in projects as potential candidates for a federal economic stimulus package. The list includes nine road and bridge projects in the southeastern part of the state. Meanwhile, Georgia officials have compiled a list of projects that would cost $3.44 billion. "We wanted to put everything out there that we had," a Georgia Department of Transportation spokesman said. "Obviously, we would be more than appreciative for any money they could give us." MSNBC/Chatanooga Times Free Press
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- Possibility of federal funding revives rail interest in Texas
Lawmakers and transportation policymakers are discussing the possibility of building high-speed passenger rail service in Texas. The U.S. Department of Transportation this month requested proposals from states and businesses to develop 11 high-speed rail corridors; two of the specified routes run through Texas. Supporters of Texas rail service say the state must move quickly if it hopes to land federal funds because other states already have plans for high-speed rail corridors. The Dallas Morning News
(12/25)
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States want to use Obama's stimulus for roads, not rail: President-elect Barack Obama is striving to revolutionize infrastructure through a proposed stimulus that may reach $1 trillion. States, however, seem to have other plans. Missouri, Utah and other states are planning to use the federal funds on highways rather than the environmentally friendly mass transit and rail lines that Obama envisions. Bloomberg
(12/24)
- Developers of Aspen resort face lawsuits over fractional ownerships
Eight buyers with contracts for fractional ownerships in the upscale Residences at The Little Nell project in Aspen, Colo., have filed lawsuits to try to get out of their contracts, according to media reports. One lawsuit alleges that the developers of the luxury resort, which has faced extensive construction delays, did not get a full certificate of occupancy in time to comply with the contracts. Luxist
(12/24)
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- Green supporters push for more jobs from stimulus package
Environmental advocates are pushing for President-elect Barack Obama's economic stimulus package to include more jobs in green industry. Meanwhile, supporters of infrastructure projects say focusing on creating "green collar" jobs will do little to boost the nation's economy. Senior aids predict both sides will be pleased with the legislation. MSNBC/Washington Post, The
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- Shanghai WFC named Best Tall Building Overall
Shanghai World Financial Center's "revolutionary structural design" was among the features that helped it land the title of Best Tall Building Overall for 2008. The Council on Tall Buildings and the Urban Habitat also cited the building's "inspirational symbolism." The center has the highest occupied floor in the world. Architectural Record (free registration)
(12/24)
- BMI could help companies gain edge in infrastructure projects
Having a building-information modeling process in place will help companies prepare for President-elect Barack Obama's plan to fund infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. BMI allows several members of a project to gather the same information from intelligent models. New software allows contractors on infrastructure projects to transition from conceptual modeling to final engineering models. ConstrucTech (free registration)
(12/30)
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- Chao tries to highlight Labor Department achievements
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao is spending the waning days of the Bush administration defending the performance of the department during her tenure. Labor groups and government watchdogs say the department has lost its regulatory bite under Chao, who was the only member of Bush's cabinet to serve all eight years of his term. The Washington Post
(12/25)
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Construction Tool Box Safety Talks Manual Vol. III
This manual has been written to assist supervisors on training workers in the classroom and on the jobsite. It includes 10 chapters and 150 new safety talks. Topics include: Caught in Between, Electrical, Environmental, Excavations, Falls, Health Hazards, Highway Hazards, Scaffolds & Ladders, Steel and Struck By. Includes the full version on CD-ROM. 2007. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #139.
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Project Delivery Systems for Construction
Written by AGC contractor members and professional industry practitioners, the new Project Delivery Systems textbook provides detailed information on traditional and alternative project delivery systems. It includes chapters on Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management At-Risk, Construction Management Agency and Program Management. The book breaks down each delivery system by "typical" and "defining" characteristics and comes complete with self-tests and case studies to emphasize points covered in the text. 180 pages. 2004. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #2915.
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