Topic
Infrastructure
543 published works
Education Law Prof Blog
Half of Nation’s Schools in Need of Repair
By Derek Black
The National Center on Education Statistics has released Condition of America's Public School Facilities: 2012-13. Based on survey responses the report found that53 percent of public schools needed to spend…
Real Estate & Construction
Top 5 Issues in Commercial Real Estate Market in 2014
By Karyl Argamasilla, Suzanne M. Amaducci-Adams
Renowned economist Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE, who is also the national chair of The Counselors of Real Estate, led a discussion at a CREW-Miami luncheon about the top five…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
Job Posting For New International Trade Crossing
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority job posting has been placed as a public notice. Apparently this posting is being made through the OntarioWindsor side of the Authority. Perhaps the building of…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
The Slow March To The Michigan Bridge Crossing
A new NITC time line has now been generated. It contemplates seeking bids in 2015. Arguably acquisition will occur before that. The delays for the Detroit River International Crossing, now…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
A new model for infrastructure funding or a high water mark? Progress on WRDA continues as House and Senate conferees meet
By Christopher L. Rissetto, Robert Helland
Chances remain high that legislation authorizing funding for navigation, dredging, hurricane risk reduction, and environmental restoration projects around the country will make it to the President’s desk for expected signature.…
Rush on Business
Vote ‘Yes’ to Renovate and Update Polk County Courthouse
By Rush Nigut
I generally try to stay away from politics on this blog but there is an important vote on November 5th regarding Measure A: The Polk County Public Safety Judicial System…
Pension Risk Matters
Free Infrastructure Conference For Pension Plans
As I wrote on October 13, 2013, I am delighted to join the speaker roster for an upcoming December 5 and 6, 2013 conference about infrastructure. I will be part…
Federal Eminent Domain Blog
Bonds Do Not Always Pay
As one reads this blog and the author’s nationaleminentdomain.com blog, one will find that this author is adamant in support of a publicly owned Bridge between the United States and…
Capital Thinking
WRDA Reauthorization New Process for Project Authorizations
LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY WRDA Reauthorization On Wednesday, September 11, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013. The bi-partisan bill lists Chairman…
Truck & Bus Accident Lawyer Blog
Why Bridges Post Vertical Clearance Limits
When you drive on the roadways in the United States and approach a bridge, you will generally see the vertical clearance for the bridge prominently displayed. Ever wonder why? One…