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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

Compliance with Regulations Different industries are required to comply with different sets of environmental regulations. These regulations mandate that industries conduct regular monitoring, impact analysis, and other assessments for proper waste disposal.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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4 Innovations Transforming Construction Safety 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Another construction safety innovation is Newmetrix, designed to minimize risk through predictive analytics, safety observations, and safety monitoring. Safety managers can document and inspect issues, and provide timely communications right from their smartphone or tablet while on the jobsite. Mobile Software.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Andrew Cuomo proposed a $150 billion, five-year infrastructure plan for transportation and mass transit projects, park facilities and expanding the use of design-build and other alternate project delivery methods. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3