Green Building Law Update

APRIL 19, 2020

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. It passed legislation (.

Maryland 177

Maryland Permits South Carolina Baltimore 177

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019.

Industrial 186

Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 186

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. 323 (1986), who gave an “evidence of negligence” jury instruction rather than a negligence per se instruction in a case involving OSHA regulations. (On But the law takes a while to catch up.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Permits Residential Safety 40

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2019

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 15:03. August 30, 2019. These risks have compelled some regions, such as New York, to enact further regulations for this work. For example, in some areas, general contractors must secure hot works permits, and hire specially trained applicators as well as fire watch supervisors to oversee the work.

Concrete 94

Concrete Deals New York Safety 94

Natural Building

DECEMBER 4, 2020

SuperAdobe construction is permissible only through specialization permits granted by a county building department, usually approved for emergency or research purposes. For earthbag-building to be allowed without a special permit, it must be approved by the International Code Council.

Puerto Rico 52

Puerto Rico News Housing Materials 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

I have previously posted on this blog, Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020 and posted on our sister blog, Maryland Enacts New Alcoholic Beverage Laws in 2020 and each of those describe more robust (. The fund is supported by fees collected by local governments from home builders upon application for a construction permit.

Maryland 227

Maryland Leases Housing Commissioning 227