Senate Confirms 48 Nominees Including FHWA Administrator, ARPA-E Director

Senators confirmed new officials at the Federal Highway Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Dept. of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy as they approved 48 nominees en bloc Sept. 18. The 51-47 party-line vote came after Senate Republicans, frustrated at the pace of confirmations, created a new rule allowing them to confirm […]

A watertight solution from Emseal

Failed expansion joints lead to leaky car parks, so specifying the right systems is vital Max Valverde 25 October 2013 Watertightness is achieved as the trafficable silicone surface bellows maintain the topping seal while allowing for expansion of the movement joint Watertightness is achieved as the trafficable silicone surface bellows maintain the topping seal while […]

The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own.  Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes, […]