Finalists Named For Kentucky, Indiana Portions of Ohio River Bridges Project
On April 23, 2012 Kentucky and Indiana both released their “short lists” for each respective portion of the Ohio River Bridges Project in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, charged with construction of the Interstate 65 Bridge in Downtown Louisville, trimmed its list of five prospective design-build firms to three. The design-build teams who will move forward into the RFP in stage in Kentucky include: Read More ›
New “Green” Certification for Infrastructure Projects
While LEED guidelines have been used for “vertical” building construction for several years, the LEED guidelines are not easily adapted to “horizontal” infrastructure projects. As a result, members of the construction industry have been working on developing “green” and sustainable construction principles for infrastructure projects with the hope of increasing overall environmental awareness and sustainable construction practices. Read More ›
Indiana Finance Authority Discloses Consortium Responses for Ohio River Bridges Project
On Friday, April 13, the Indiana Finance Authority disclosed information concerning the six consortiums that responded to its request for Statements of Qualifications concerning the IFA’s bridge across the Ohio River to be constructed just east of Downtown Louisville. The statements were submitted earlier in the week, on April 9th. The IFA is currently scheduled to narrow the list to three of four candidates on or about April 23rd, who will respond to a formal RFP to finance, design and construct the (estimated) $1.3 billion bridge under an “Availability”/P3 procurement arrangement. Read More ›
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Postponement of "Short List" Of Design Build Candidates
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced today that it has postponed the announcement of its “short list” of design-build candidates for Kentucky’s new estimated $1.3 billion downtown bridge that was previously scheduled for yesterday. Read More ›
Ohio Construction Reform Recently Released the Final Construction Manager at Risk Documents Available for Public Projects in Ohio
Craig Weise, Ohio Construction Reform Program Director, recently released the final Construction Manager at Risk documents available for public projects in Ohio. Read More ›
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has developed a protocol for implementing building information modeling (BIM) techniques on public projects.
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has developed a protocol for implementing building information modeling (BIM) techniques on public projects. Read More ›
Attention home builders! On March 14, 2012 the Ohio Supreme Court Held That A Home Builder’s Duty To Construct A House In A Workmanlike Manner...
Attention home builders! On March 14, 2012 the Ohio Supreme Court held that a home builder’s duty to construct a house in a workmanlike manner usingordinary care is a duty imposed by law, and a home buyer’s right to enforce that duty cannot be waived by contract. Read More ›
Public Owner's Post Bid Opening “Clarification” Request Invalidates Contract Award
What happens in Ohio when both a bidder to a public project and the public entity make mistakes in a fixed price procurement? According to the majority in N.L. Construction Corp. v. Freed Housing Corp., 2012-Ohio-350, the public entity’s mistake trumps the bidder’s and, therefore, the public entity loses. Read More ›
Update: Ohio EPA Withdraws Proposed Surface Water Rules
The Ohio EPA has withdrawn proposed new Water Quality Standards and 401 Water Quality Certification Rules from the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) prior to the close of the public comment period. The proposed rules may adversely impact businesses in the construction industry, particularly during earthwork and site development activities, and through increased testing and permitting requirements. Ohio EPA Director Scott Nally issued a statement explaining that the rule package will be vetted through Ohio’s Common Sense Initiative process to address potential concerns. Read More ›
Pre-Bid for Kentucky’s Share of Ohio River Bridges Project Announced, Set for March 1st
It was announced today that Kentucky has set the pre-bid meeting for its portion of the Ohio River Bridges Project for March 1st, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Read More ›
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