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7 Tips for Prepping Your Fleet for the Busy Season

Construction Business Owner

Inspect the tires, brakes, lights, coupling system and tie-down points used to secure your machine. United States or in Canada, there may be springtime load restrictions. United States or in Canada, there may be springtime load restrictions. All pins and. If you are located in the Northern.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The rules can apply to any construction jobsite in the United States. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Learn more: Construction & The Law. Clean Air Act (CAA).

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Cover Your A$$: Real Time Quality Assurance at the Job Site

Jobsite with Procore

For as long as there have been building codes and standards, inspections have been an important part of the construction process. As a result, inspection routines are a familiar, and somewhat entrenched, part of any project’s workflow.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. New Federal Rule, Significant Achievement Could Expand Drone Use in Construction.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. The County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits statistics indicate it would apply to less than 1% of permits issued each year. with an average household in excess of $116,000.

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OSHA Announces 2021 Citation Penalty Increase

Construction Junkie

The intent is to keep the penalty amounts in line with the annual rate of inflation, so as to continue to use the penalties as an appropriate deterrent for not following their regulations. If the company is not on an affordable payment plan and fails to pay, OSHA will place the business on a priority list for further inspection.

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