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EDITORIAL CATEGORY - CONTRACTORS
Extension chord   Roads & Bridges October 2008   By Larry Caudle
Tone involving time extensions can make a difference
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Write it down   Roads & Bridges September 2008   By Larry Caudle
Precise documentation of the facts is critical
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Need it altered?   Roads & Bridges August 2008   By Larry Caudle
Contractors should learn to expect project changes
Mashing units   Roads & Bridges July 2008   By Larry Caudle
Renegotiating prices is a minor/major deal
No bail is set   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Larry Caudle
Preventing a premature exit from subcontractors
Everything possible   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Bill Wilson
Contractor goes the extra mile to win illustrious Hayes Award
On the level   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren
Lindy Paving is rewarded for its effort on challenging I-79 project
Paving the road to success   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Tara Vantimmeren
Paving specialist overcomes obstacles, yields strong rewards
Roads 4 show   Roads & Bridges May 2008   By Allen Zeyher
Hayes finalists Hayes finalists win bonuses for smoothness, volumetrics
Mirror fogged   Roads & Bridges January 2008   By Larry Caudle
Case proves claims do not have to match allegations
How much?   Roads & Bridges December 2007   By Larry Caudle
Confusion at bid time leads to frustration for contractor
Price check   Roads & Bridges September 2007   By Larry Caudle
VEQ clause adds complexity to contracts
Building Our World   Roads & Bridges November 2006   Stephanie Harris, Associate Editor
What began as a small prairie contracting firm 100 years ago has expanded across the continent, building everything in between
Friends & neighbors   Roads & Bridges November 2005
Ready with cold remedies   Roads & Bridges May 2005   Rodney Garrett
there are contractors specializing in cold (pavement) planning who collectively perform this service nationwide. Nevertheless, as with any other special services contractors, their workmanship quality, services and expertise can vary.
Tough Shipment   Roads & Bridges February 2005   Frank Fee, Contributing Author
The key to success lies with developing an appropriate pavement and mix design for the high stresses in these areas.
A Greenville Favorite   Roads & Bridges September 2004   Bill Wilson, Editor
“I was driving a dump truck on the job when I was 12,” Richard Ashmore, CEO of Ashmore Brothers, told Roads & Bridges. “We all grew up in this business.”
Protection is Calling   Roads & Bridges September 2004   Joe Walker, Contributing Author
A look at safety precautions on the massive Woodrow Wilson Bridge project. Hardhats, safety glasses and high-visibility safety apparel are mandatory for PCC personnel when working around moving vehicles on the $2.6 billion project.
General contractors, specific plan   Roads & Bridges September 2003   AGC
AGC's Legislative Conference is designed to provide you with the tools you need to have your voice heard.
Catwalk leaves scratch marks   Roads & Bridges April 2003   Cordell Parvin
In its recent decision of Aetna Bridge Company v. State of Rhode Island Department of Transportation, the Supreme Court of Rhode Island formally adopted the Severin doctrine.
Watch yourself   Roads & Bridges February 2003   Cordell Parvin
Compliance is not new for highway contractors. Contractors certify many things and interact with a wide variety of governmental agencies. So, my question to contractors is: Do you have a corporate compliance program designed to avoid purposeful or inadvertent violations of law by your employees?
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges January 2002   Cordell Parvin
High scorer on the losing team
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges December 2001   Cordell Parvin
Missouri DOT's denial of contractor's tow claim raises questions to "bid as you see it" approach
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges November 2001   Cordell Parvin
The highest of the low
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges October 2001   Cordell Parvin
As days mount, so do fines
Honorable discharge   Roads & Bridges October 2001   Rodney Garrett
Trailers earning the respect of construction-materials transportation contractors
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges August 2001   Cordell Parvin
Tough to avoid immediate harm
Roll with it   Roads & Bridges August 2001   Bob Miller
Contractors need a close relationship with compaction equipment
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges July 2001   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges June 2001   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges April 2001   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges March 2001   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges February 2001   Cordell Parvin
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The digital future of contracting   Roads & Bridges February 2001   Christian Burger
Wage-lifting equipment   Roads & Bridges February 2001   Rodney Garrett
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges January 2001   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges December 2000   Cordell Parvin
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LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges August 2000   Cordell Parvin
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges July 2000   Cordell Parvin
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges June 2000   Cordell Parvin
A big help   Roads & Bridges April 2000   Bill Wilson
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges February 2000   Cordell Parvin
Outlook positive for 2000 and beyond   Roads & Bridges February 2000   Tim Gregorski
Wheelin' and dealin'   Roads & Bridges January 2000   Bill Wilson
Four lanes to the Four Corners   Roads & Bridges January 2000   Larry Flynn
One-stop shopping   Roads & Bridges May 1999
Asphalt Plant Daily Reports   Roads & Bridges September 1998   Cliff Mansfield
Daily plant reports can provide important money-saving information to alert operators and make your asphalt plant more efficient and cost effective in the process.
Contracting is a two-way street   Roads & Bridges August 1998
Developing and managing a construction contract is not simple. There are many issues which impact the process and will determine if the construction process is completed in an atmosphere of shared goals or in an atmosphere of animosity.
Oklahoma Contractor Claims Top Asphalt Paving Award   Roads & Bridges March 1998
Oklahoma City's Haskell Lemon Construction receives asphalt paving's highest honor for reconstruction project; Kansas and Tennessee contractors are finalists.
Research shows increase in crisis planning among highway contractors   Roads & Bridges November 1996   Janine Reid
Survey of 149 contractors reveals that more contractors are planning for the inevitable crisis situation
LAW: The Contractor's Side   Roads & Bridges October 1996   Cordell Parvin
No damage for delay clause unfair
ONLINE   Roads & Bridges August 1996   John Chaney, CPA/MBA
CPR directory   Roads & Bridges April 1996
ConExpo-Con/Agg '96 No Gamble for Contractors   Roads & Bridges March 1996   Larry Flynn
FOCUS ON FINANCE   Roads & Bridges February 1996
Doing things the Rea Way   Roads & Bridges January 1996   Lee Geistlinger

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