Contracting Methods for Highway Construction
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Transportation construction is a large industry—particularly highway construction, on which more than $50 billion is spent annually. Small improvements can result in significant savings in time and cost, as well as better quality and fewer disputes. In recent years, many innovations have occurred in highway construction. The atmosphere within the industry is highly charged with optimism, uncertainty, and debate. Contracting methods for highway construction work are no exception to these developments.
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