Sentences with phrase «large public construction projects»

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Spending on state and local government construction projects, which is the largest portion of the public sector segment, slipped 0.4 %.

The newly elected Progressive Conservative government in Manitoba has moved quickly to cement its anti-worker bona fides with the radical right - wing by making it more difficult for non-union workers to join a union, and by opening up bidding on large scale public construction projects to non-union companies.

The project would be a public - private partnership with tax revenue paying for a large part of the construction.

China is playing an increasingly active investment role in Africa, also obtaining large public sector construction projects which are often completed by Chinese labour and so the investment contributes little to local employment.

But the construction portion of the project, estimated to be 90 percent of the $ 12 million cost, is contingent on a change in state law to allow municipalities to use special «design - build» contracts, in which the design and construction phases are awarded to one company, rather than in separate bids as is typical in large public works projects.

LPCiminelli, whose roots trace back to the founding of the Frank L. Ciminelli Construction Co. in 1961, is one of the largest general contractors in Western New York, with a long history of work on major public - and private - sector projects.

The mayor player has a larger influence on the development of the town and can enact town ordinances and begin the construction of public works projects.

Oklahoma's Corporation Commission on Wednesday asked for additional settlement talks on Public Service Co. of Oklahoma's request to collect construction costs from its ratepayers for what could be the largest wind project in the nation.

Victories were seen on four continents: in Bolivia a draconian response to protestors embarrassed the government, causing them to drop plans to build a road through Tipnis, an indigenous Amazonian reserve; in Myanmar, a nation not known for bowing to public demands, large protests pushed the government to cancel a massive Chinese hydroelectric project; in Borneo a three - year struggle to stop the construction of a coal plant on the coast of the Coral Triangle ended in victory for activists; in Britain plans to privatize forests created such a public outcry that the government not only pulled back but also apologized; and in the U.S. civil disobedience and massive marches pressured the Obama Administration to delay a decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which would bring tar sands from Canada to a global market.

A coalition of environmental organizations took their case to the High Court of Justice, arguing that the public and government bodies should be given at least 90 days to submit comments on the new law (the same amount of time the new law gives the planning system to discuss and approve large construction projects).

• Counsel to a large Canadian construction company in challenging one of the largest federal public procurement projects in the National Capital Region.

Matt also has helped clients negotiate and draft contracts for a wide variety of construction projects, including multi-million dollar commercial construction projects, hospital construction projects, school construction projects, public works projects and large and small residential projects.

We have assisted our clients on a variety of major construction projects, including dams, jails, schools, highways, airports, hospitals, large corporate campuses, marine, industrial and other public and private works projects.

Ms. Claiborne's extensive career as a mediator and arbitrator includes work on numerous large - scale construction disputes involving both public and private projects.

Our public procurement team advises upon all aspects of privatizations, Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Private Financial Initiatives (PFI), plant construction (including shipbuilding), large building and infrastructure projects and their related finapublic procurement team advises upon all aspects of privatizations, Public Private Partnerships (PPP), Private Financial Initiatives (PFI), plant construction (including shipbuilding), large building and infrastructure projects and their related finaPublic Private Partnerships (PPP), Private Financial Initiatives (PFI), plant construction (including shipbuilding), large building and infrastructure projects and their related financing.

The project is the biggest public transport project in Victoria's history and the largest enhancement to Melbourne's CBD rail network since the construction of the City Loop over 30 years ago.

As a leading lawyer practising primarily in the areas of Construction Law and Public Private Partnerships, Mr. Sanders focuses on large infrastructure projects and has worked on major projects in several Canadian provinces, and around the world.

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity