Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. It ensures that the involved parties meet quality standards and maintain consistency and reliability of products and services. What is Contractor Management?

Management 110

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2022

Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress. Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction. Regulations. Codes + Standards. Regulations.

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Regulation Guidelines Construction Sustainability 52

BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Sustainability Green Renovating Certification 84

Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2022

Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs. Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government. of all regulation costs, and affordability mandates for builders also upped construction costs for some multifamily developers.

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Regulation Accounting NAHB Housing 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Step one on the road to managing construction compliance is straightforward, even if it might be time consuming: Learn the regulations that apply to your business. Building codes. Safety regulations.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Architects Codes Building Owner Legislation BIM/IT Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Codes and Standards'

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Regulation BIM Construction Engineering 87

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule. NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises. Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress.

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Electrical NAHB Employment Georgia 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2020

While the cause and intensity of every fire is different, the fire-safety measures required by today’s building codes ( e.g. fire suppression systems, building egress requirements, fire-resistive assemblies, and construction material fire test standards) are tools professionals can use for a balanced approach to fire safety in built structures.

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Safety Materials Regulation United States 52

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs.

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Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 308

BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build, has released new research findings indicating that for the first time more than half of projects above $10 million are being completed through design-build project delivery.

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United States Design Retail Regulation 99

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2014

Architects Codes Energy-Efficient Design Mechanical Systems Building Owner Legislation On the Drawing Board Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Industrial Facility Building Technology Warehouses Codes and Standards Energy Efficiency HVAC M/E/P Systems'

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Drawings Regulation Green Design 99

Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

That momentum has continued, and regulation is now a near-term certainty. As outlined in the latest IPCC synthesis report, decarbonization is more than just a critical priority in 2023—it’s key to securing a sustainable future, and our actions in the next few years to mitigate and draw down emissions will be pivotal.

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Regulation Sustainability Risk Accounting 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

What Regulations Promote Sustainable Construction? The Department of Energy (DOE) established energy efficiency regulations for buildings. You can help minimize a structure’s energy use by nearly 30% compared to reference codes. Government sectors also create construction practice regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2014

Cities are opting to use form-based codes, a concept less concerned with the use of buildings and more with their appearance and the way they relate to each other. Regulations Codes and Standards' Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S. have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years.

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Zoning Regulation 83

BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' California’s Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the principal architects for a condominium project may be sued directly by a condominium homeowners association for design defects.

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Regulation California Design 86

BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' The Environmental Protection Agency ruled that the use of coal ash produced in power plants can continue to be incorporated into construction materials.

Materials 77

Materials Regulation Construction 77

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Navigating the world of ever changing contractor regulations and qualifications can be difficult. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust.

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Management Contractors Legal Safety 71

BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry. But change is on the horizon.

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Green Products Sustainability Life Cycle 52

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 22, 2014

This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council for the purpose of adopting the International Green Construction Code. That menu of options allays the concerns of many who will now be able to determine which green building standard is most efficacious for their project. compliant. or build to the IgCC.

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Baltimore Green Permits Maryland 120

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Architects Codes Building Owner Legislation Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Codes and Standards'

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Regulation Construction Engineering Contractors 59

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. Examine The Roofing System. Get A Professional Energy Audit.

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Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 280

BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Regulations Codes and Standards' The Niobrara Data Center Energy Park project in Colorado will be the first data center to be fully self-contained with its own self-generated energy production facility. The proposed $4.2 billion project was recently approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

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Colorado Commissioning Regulation Products 89

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Here are some key aspects of Annual Updates to note for contractor safety and compliance: Purpose – To review changes to safety laws, regulations, and site requirements yearly.

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 74

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

There is uncertainty in this bleeding edge subject and with new statutes, codes and regulations on the cusp of enactment at the federal level, by states, as well as internationally, we track much of that for our clients. We do not need to be a futurist to know that SEC regulation in the ESG space is coming.

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Regulation Risk Sustainability Claims 156

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code has commenced. In fact, proposals for changes to the International Code Council’s “Green Construction Code” have been accepted since November and are due not later than January 10, 2014.

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Green Rhode Island Regulation North Carolina 120

BD+C

JUNE 26, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' New research from a George Washington University research group and LOCUS, a coalition of real estate investors that''s part of Smart Growth America,says that offices in “Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs)” bring developers 74% more rent per square foot.

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Metro Regulation Washington America 91

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health May 7-8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Work groups will meet May 7, and the full committee will meet May 8.

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Regulation Safety Washington Construction 76

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. And interestingly, New York City passed a building code amendment last year requiring effective December 2020 the lowest 75 feet of new buildings to incorporate “avian-friendly materials” (.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

OSHA’s proposal to beef up regulations on workers’ exposure to silica dust is generating a lot of controversy. Introduced in August 2013, the proposal would lower allowable levels of crystalline silica in all workplaces, standardize how the dust is calculated, and require medical monitoring for employees exposed to high levels.

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Regulation OSHA Industrial 64

BD+C

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Architects Codes Building Owner Legislation Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Government Buildings Codes and Standards'

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Contract Design AIA Regulation 61

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. By Jacqueline Lusk and Stuart Kaplow. one or two family dwellings, etc.). one or two family dwellings, etc.).

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Baltimore Green Maryland Renovating 120

BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' Federal contractors may be subject to several new rules in 2015 that impact how they are selected for contracts and how they do business with the federal government.

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Regulation Contract Contractors Construction 61

BD+C

MAY 22, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' s policies have made it a leader in highly efficient building construction and renovation. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. To help guide policies for a new era of green design, D.C.’s

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District of Columbia Commissioning Green Regulation 96

BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

Regulations Codes and Standards' The latest data on construction site fatalities for 2012 shows a rise in the death rate to 9.9 per 100,000 workers after 2011 had reached a recent low of 9.1 per 100,000, according to an analysis of data by the AFL-CIO.

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Statistics Accidents Regulation Construction 73

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. But the law takes a while to catch up.

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New Hampshire Permits Residential Safety 40

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

On November 14, the International Code Council announced that the 2015 version of the International Green Construction Code had been approved. Those approved changes from the 2014 code change cycle will be published as the 2015 IgCC. 2014 as an alternate compliance path. The earlier versions of the IgCC were not widely adopted.

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