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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. The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. EPA Flowchart : Do I need a NPDES permit?

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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COVID-19 and Border Crossings: Considerations and Best Practices for Global Constructors and Suppliers Crossing US, Canadian, and European Borders

Constructlaw

Transportation. The EU released its own guidance — Guidelines concerning the exercise of the free movement of workers during COVID-19 outbreak — which deems essential many of the same services and industries as those described by the U.S. It is also critical to review the intended country’s specific guidelines. Government.

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Pros and Cons of Straw Bale Building

Natural Building

Harvesting lightweight straw also requires less energy than producing and transporting wood—farmers can even leave it in the fields to protect soils from erosion, add organic matter, or return nutrients to soil. The core material of a straw bale house can be returned to the earth at the end of its life.

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Icy Hot

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. “This refers, in particular, to the development of oil and gas fields, the use of the Northern Sea Route as the shortest cargo transit route between Europe and Asia, and the development of industrial, transport and tourist infrastructure.” Should large-scale development of the Arctic region be permitted?

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Process Safety Management

Safety Services Company

Hot-Work Permit. A hot-work permit is required for hot-work operations conducted on or near a covered process. The permit must show the dates authorized for hot work and identify the equipment to be worked on. Use these safety guidelines to understand and enhance your role in process safety management. SDS Guidelines.

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Design-Build Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Increased state and local government backing have led to 43 states having full or largely permitted authorization to use the method during public agency projects. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) used design-build to complete the construction.” Set Up Project Guidelines. No shooting in the dark.

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