Revit OpEd

MARCH 28, 2016

If you are using Revit 2016 and Collaboration for Revit (C4R) then you'll want to hold off installing the most recent update. We have identified a compatibility issue with the latest Revit 2016 UR4 update, which is causing degraded Sync with Central (SWC) reliability for those that installed it.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

The construction industry is finally paying attention to this issue and including mental health in the conversation about construction jobsite safety. In 2016, the suicide rate for construction and related occupations was nearly twice the rate for all civilian male workers. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. Review your OSHA 300 Logs for accuracy and completeness at the end of 2016.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Building ‘s very sustainable design was featured in a 2013 issue of Solar which described the project as pursing LEED Platinum. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 21, 2019

While many are aware of the harm from plastics in the oceans, including that communities have responded by outlawing plastic drink straws; the issue of nurdles is new to nearly everyone. With those origins environmentalists brought the issue to U.S. But the issue is far bigger than nurdles.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2015

Given modern interstate commerce, we may all find all of our food labeled “produced with genetic engineering.” Packaged processed food must be labeled with the words: "'partially produced with genetic engineering,"' or "'may be produced with genetic engineering,"' or '"produced with genetic engineering."'

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

OSHA penalties will increase for the first time since 1990, and are set to increase annually beginning August 1, 2016. The initial increase that OSHA must enact by August 1, 2016 cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate from 1990 to 2015 or 150 percent of current penalties.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2016

As of September 28, 2016, 5,552 companies received FAA "333" exemptions allowing limited use of drones for commercial purposes. As of December 6, 22,488 remote pilot licenses have been issued and we anticipate use in construction to accelerate. How would you use them?

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 8, 2016

As of September 28, 2016, 5,552 companies received FAA "333" exemptions allowing limited use of drones for commercial purposes. As of December 6, 22,488 remote pilot licenses have been issued and we anticipate use in construction to accelerate. How would you use them?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. ” To give you a flavor of the change, we took two sample issues of “Quick Takes,” one from Sept. 1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Rhode Island’s expansion of its Green Buildings Act to include LEED for Neighborhood Development and SITES may be a first for a state, but will no doubt improve the landscape beyond the state’s borders.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission issued a summary decision against California Naturel, Inc., In a December 12, 2016 opinion , written by Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, the FTC describes how the company promotes its “all natural” sunscreen on its website as containing “only the purest, most luxurious and effective ingredients found in nature.”.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

First and foremost, small business owners and operators must get their occupational safety and health issues in order because it is the “right thing to do.” This is a path that may cause huge problems. The safety of your employees and the success of your small business may depend on it. Enforce safe-work rules.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. 4: The ConTech Crew Previous nominations: 2016 (winner), 2017 , 2018 , 2019 Listen to it here: [link] The ConTech Crew ( @TheConTechCrew ) is also a previous champion, taking home the title in 2016.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

One definition, among may of alliancing – “A method of procuring and project delivery of construction services where all parties are required to work together in good faith, acting with integrity and making best-for-project decisions. ” Austin 2016.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 14, 2017

This list helps companies identify where there may be gaps in their company’s safety practices, and helps them come up with a plan for addressing those safety issues. As of October 11, 2016, the most frequently cited standards for the construction industry were: Fall Protection. Top Construction Fines. Standard Number: 1926.501.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

1022, September Term 2016 “that the PSC preempts, by implication, local zoning regulation” and it affirmed the circuit court. We have no doubt about the correctness of this legal decision, but the larger issue may be if the law is good public policy? Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 20, 2018

According to a 2016 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers , almost 40 percent of the nation’s bridges have been around for 50 years or longer, and 9.1 They may provide some insight into what risk factors require extra attention during this type of project. It’s no secret that America’s bridges need work.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 29, 2017

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007. To that end, the State enacted Assembly Bill No.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 25, 2016

But many supervisors are promoted from the ranks of employees and may not know how to lead for safety. When there’s pressure to produce or address a maintenance issue, don’t give in to the impulse to ask an employee to take a shortcut. Coaching – Employees may not know how to carry out a task safely.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 15, 2015

2015 will see a continuation of this trend especially as the Obama Administration prepares to finish out its agenda before the 2016 election year, which traditionally has been a conservative “do nothing” period so as not to jeopardize upsetting an electorate so close to casting its votes for the next President.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

The takeaway: Jobsite safety in construction may very well involve—and even require—wearables in the not-too-distant future. Wearables may see slowed growth among consumers, but they could offer many benefits in construction. percent between 2016 and 2022. Cities Are 3D Printing Their Way to More Sustainable Futures.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

In 2016 , a 3D-printed mansion was completed in China. Also in 2016 , the Dubai Future Foundation built its Office of the Future via 3D printing , a major milestone for the technology in the commercial construction sector. In 2014 , a full canal house built using 3D printing was completed in Amsterdam. High costs. Quality control.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

The rule , which was issued late last week and goes into effect within 90 days, provides new means for employees to pursue claims that they have suffered retaliation for reporting safety concerns. They will take effect on or around August 12, 2016. At first glance, these do not appear to be new obligations. The new rule changes that.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2015

One of the key features of the LEED rating systems is that, after satisfying minimum program requirements and prerequisites, project teams may select from the available compilation of LEED credits. And such may not be surprising given the weight that LEED places on reducing energy use. yes they qualify).

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 13, 2015

One of the key features of the LEED rating systems is that, after satisfying minimum program requirements and prerequisites, project teams may select from the available compilation of LEED credits. And such may not be surprising given the weight that LEED places on reducing energy use. yes they qualify).

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Materials Life Cycle Products Statistics 120

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. Last month, OSHA issued a guidance memorandum to its Regional Administrators attempting to clarify how the new provisions would be enforced. By Andrew Kaake.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2017

2016 marked the warmest year in history. Though it may not eclipse 2016’s mark, researchers expect it to be among the hottest in the past 130 years. If trends continue, it may be the most important time in history do so. The Dangers of Heat Stress and How to Prevent It. The previous warmest year in history? Risk Factors.

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Fieldwire

MAY 2, 2022

Since 2016, there has been a steep decline in the number of young people in the construction business , and that is often because the newer generations simply don’t understand the benefits of working in this field, or they feel like they may not truly be part of the crew.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2016

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is a big deal.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

And while oil companies and the coal industry have been targets of activists, this is not a fossil fuel industries issue. Adopted by the SEC commissioners in a 3 – 2 split vote, the 2010 guidance made clear SEC disclosure requirements for public companies on the impact that “climate change may have on its business.”.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. The ConTech Crew Previous nominations: 2016 (winner), 2017 , 2018 , 2019 Listen to it here: [link] The ConTech Crew ( @TheConTechCrew ) is also a previous champion, taking home the title in 2016.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

The podcast has been nominated for Best Construction Podcast every year since 2016 and even took home the top prize in 2017. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition.

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Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2020

Indoor air quality, or IAQ, has long been a cornerstone of Thrive’s brand, and the builder has followed the standards of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Indoor airPLUS program, contributing to the 16,584 homes certified since 2016. Access a PDF of this article in Pro Builder 's May-June 2020 digital edition. Lasting Value.

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Denver Housing Regulation Products 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC Benefits – Faster project delivery (3-9 months less) • Streamlined engineering and design • Assurance of cost reasonableness • Better contractor performance, a partnering relationship • More opportunities for small and disadvantaged business • More efficient/effective use of funds (JOC Performance Study, 2016, Cassell, Jordan W.,

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Business Facilities September / October 2016. million new jobs in coming decade, but as many as 2 million may go unfilled if the U.S. Read September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5) on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. doesn’t close its skills gap.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Business Facilities January/February 2016. Bronze Award: Louisiana Lands Formosa | What may be the largest petrochemical complex on Earth will rise on a 1,000-acre greenfield site in Louisiana’s St. auto industry—but can it keep the pedal to the metal in 2016? 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards. James Parish.

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