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PA Department of Education recommends extending moratorium on construction funding program
Report says to continue PlanCon moratorium until a statewide analysis of school facilities is complete HARRISBURG, PA — In a report submitted to the Pennsylvania General Assembly by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE),
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2013 Economic Development Summit to focus on construction’s future
Experts will participate in a panel discussion on economic factors impacting the next 12 months On May 8, 2013, Mid Atlantic BX (MABX) will host its 2013 Economic Development Summit at the Eden Resort
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Explaining the PennDOT prequalification system
By Chris Wilson, Nauman Smith In the past year, several contractors and associations have sought to change the current prequalification system used by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on its construction projects. This
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Legal Brief: Protesting Bids on Public Construction Projects
Competition for public projects remains as intense as ever. The transition to the public sector by contractors who previously worked primarily in the private sector has only added to the competition. With private work
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Member news: PinnacleHealth tops off new construction
PinnacleHealth recently celebrated the “topping off” of its new West Shore Hospital in Hampden Township by inviting employees and volunteers to sign the final steel beam before it is raised … read more
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Secretary Hearthway: Employment issues are crucial to the economy
Through the MABX Executive Series, MABX is connecting construction and design business leaders with key state and regional leaders. In the first Executive Series luncheon, Julia Hearthway, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Labor &
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Legal Brief: Shop drawing and submittal process risks
Shop drawing and submittal review is a frequent source of disputes on construction projects. The purpose of shop drawings and submittals is to enable the design professional to obtain a representation from the contractor
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Secretary Hearthway: Construction employment initiatives are a priority for Governor Corbett
Through the MABX Executive Series, MABX is connecting construction and design business leaders with key state and regional leaders. In the first Executive Series luncheon, Julia Hearthway, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Labor &
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Guest Column: Kvaerner revisited…again
Contractors and insurance professionals should understand this important case Once in a while, a legal case comes along and gains such a level of notoriety that it becomes known by one name. Like Cher
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National construction technology leaders to present at 2012 MABX TEC Summit
Lynn Allen of Autodesk and Purdue University’s Dr. Mark Hastak among event presenters On November 8, 2012, Mid Atlantic BX (MABX) will host the 2012 TEC Summit at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa.
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