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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. According to Canopylift , obtaining a certification is vital in promoting the implementation of best practices.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

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FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §

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Timeline to Zero: Actionable Steps to Achieve ILFI Zero Carbon Certification

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With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. and ICP Construction Inc.

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Renewable Energy Claim is Deceptive

Green Building Law Update

But it is suggested that the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides, designed to help marketers avoid making environmental marketing claims that are unfair or deceptive under Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § The company advertises its product as “made with renewable energy.” Key to the Green Guides are the examples.

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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. Truly Organic sold products nationwide using its own website and voracious social media accounts. and its founder will pay $1.76