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
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
December 2001
Cordell Parvin
Missouri DOT's denial of contractor's tow claim raises questions to "bid as you see it" approach
Honorable discharge
Roads & Bridges
October 2001
Rodney Garrett
Trailers earning the respect of construction-materials transportation contractors
Roll with it
Roads & Bridges
August 2001
Bob Miller
Contractors need a close relationship with compaction equipment
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.
ONLINE
Roads & Bridges
August 1996
John Chaney, CPA/MBA
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