| What To Do With A “Different” Differing Site Condition |
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May 30, 2008 Link
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Most contractors are familiar with the common types of differing site conditions: bad soils, more rock than expected. Many have experienced non-soil related conditions in renovations such as such as asbestos floor tile or ancient wiring. But what if the differing site condition you encounter is human remains, a burial ground or other archeological site? Submitted by John Higgins
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| Going Green Pays Off |
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May 28, 2008 Link
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Engineering News-Record online (www.enr.com) published an article on April 9, 2008, "Overall Performance Metrics Make Case for Going Green", which reports that there are many benefits to "going green" other than being environmentally friendly. Submitted by Erin Standen.
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| New Coke Plant Planned for Southwest Ohio |
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May 16, 2008 Link
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Sunoco, Inc. recently announced plans for its coke subsidiary, SunCoke Energy, Inc., to build a new $340 million coke plant in Middletown, Ohio. Submitted by Steve Withee.
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| Potential Pitfall for "Paperless" Project |
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May 14, 2008 Link
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There is no question that most construction projects are awash in paper. Beginning with the contract and drawings, most construction projects generate mounds of paper from bid preparation to final punch list. Submitted by Dave Olson.
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| New Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline To Be Built In Kentucky |
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May 9, 2008 Link
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Kentucky’s Public Service Commission selected Kentucky American Water to build a new water treatment plant and pipeline. The project is valued at $162 million and, when complete, will be able to treat approximately 20 million gallons of water per day. Submitted by Erin Standen.
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| What We Can Learn From A Little Birdie |
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May 6, 2008 Link
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Architects and engineers are often seen as the canary in the proverbial coal mine. Many look to how busy the design professionals are in an effort to make predictions regarding the outlook for the industry as a whole. Submitted by Steve Withee.
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| Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds 10 Year Statute of Repose for Construction Claims |
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May 2, 2008 Link
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On March 21, 2008, the Second District Court of Appeals upheld Ohio Revised Code Section 2305.131, the ten-year statute of repose for a negligence claim based on a defective improvement to real property. Submitted by Scott Brown.
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