Construction Equipment

APRIL 30, 2018

Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” regulation, OSHA has taken action to correct an error that was made with regard to implementing the final rule.

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Injury Regulation OSHA 49

FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

OSHA regulations in many cases are complex, and may be difficult for small businesses to fully understand, but there are some basic steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of non-compliance: Establish a safety plan. A photo of the Ark under construction is seen below. The post June 2016 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Building bye-laws is a legal tool used to regulate building coverage, height, area of construction, architectural designs. What is Building Bye-Laws?

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Legal Regulation Architecture Construction 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. A History of 3D Printing in Construction.

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Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2016

How will Tier 4 Final regulations play out for construction business owners in 2016? Where is clean diesel technology headed? John Fischer. Engine Consultant. Palatine, Illinois.

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Illinois Regulation Consulting Engineering 120

Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2018

The average number of fatalities for these types of hazards in 2016 was twice that of the previous five years.

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Regulation Safety 92

Constructonomics

JANUARY 17, 2014

Many of you may or may not be aware of the recent changes to UK permitted development rules which came into force on May 30 th 2013 and will remain in place until May 30 th 2016. Materials used in the construction of your permitted development should be as close to those used in the construction of your property as possible.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Against that backdrop, to reduce indoor water consumption, LEED v4 New Construction offers points for further reducing by 25% and up to 50% “fixture and fitting water use from the calculated baseline in WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction.” But little of this including lead is regulated. Until there is new and good research.

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Green Maryland Rhode Island Regulation 230

Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

OSHA has a full slate of objectives coming up for 2016 and beyond. The current Powered Industrial Trucks regulation is recognized to be outdated with several new classes of trolleys, trucks, and pull along tugs being used and an update may come in the last quarter of the year. Here is a brief look at safety issues on the horizon.

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OSHA Regulation Safety Guidelines 48

Safety Services Company

MARCH 1, 2016

OSHA has a full slate of objectives coming up for 2016 and beyond. The current Powered Industrial Trucks regulation is recognized to be outdated with several new classes of trolleys, trucks, and pull along tugs being used and an update may come in the last quarter of the year. Here is a brief look at safety issues on the horizon.

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OSHA Regulation Safety Guidelines 48

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. The leading new construction exhibition will focus exclusively on New York and New York State.

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New York Industrial Construction Conference 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

In 2016, OSHA increased its penalties for the first time since 1990. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. For example, five employees recently died in an explosion at a Pittsburgh drilling company that had violated OSHA safety regulations in the past.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

By Todd Bryant One month into 2016, the main construction industry trends and trajectories for the year are clearly in sight. As the construction industry continues on its path to recovery, its financial power and manpower keep growing. Read more.

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Industrial AGC Regulation Maine 48

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2021

Regulation costs are 11% higher today than five years ago, accounting for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home on average, according to the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB says regulatory costs are one of the biggest factors limiting housing construction. Construction. cbroderick. Read More. .

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Rhode Island has since 2008 mandated the public construction projects larger than 5,000 gross square feet “shall be designed and constructed to at least the LEED certified” or equivalent standard, but not actually certified by GBCI.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 18, 2016

It's Infrastructure 2016 Week and the Huffington Post'stimely article, " America’s Crumbling Dams Are A Disaster Waiting To Happen", details the grave condition the nation's dams are in and why we should care.

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Risk Regulation Roads Infrastructure 53

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For the first time in 15 years, manufactured homes were on track to deliver more than 100,000 units last year, a 23% increase over 2016, according to the organization. Today, manufactured homes refer to homes built on or after June 15, 1976, with construction standards regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Mobility Housing Florida Regulation 98

Digger Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Bauma 2016 will see the premier of Doosan Construction Equipment’s new mid-size dash-5 series excavators and wheeled loaders, meeting the Euro Stage IV emissions regulations. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Regulation Equipment Construction 48

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

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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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

The Department of Labor is putting a target on nearly every manufacturer in this country by moving this regulation forward,” said Linda Kelly, senior vice president and general counsel of the National Association of Manufacturers, one of the groups bringing the legal action, which was filed in U.S. “Not

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Injury Legal OSHA Accidents 120

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 23, 2016

On September 28, 2016, the County Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland submitted Executive Regulation 21-15, which adopts the International Green Construction Code 2012, to the County Council. What is proposed is the boldest adoption of the IgCC anywhere. Single family detached and townhomes are not proposed to be included.

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Maryland Regulation Baltimore Green 120

Construction Equipment

APRIL 30, 2018

Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” regulation, OSHA has taken action to correct an error that was made with regard to implementing the final rule.

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Injury OSHA Regulation 48

Construction Dive

JUNE 25, 2015

While the FAA has eased up on restrictions with its proposed new rules, “333” exemptions issued under the current regulations still require the operator to have a pilot’s license. This does not seem to be holding up companies from wanting to deploy drones; more than 2,500 requests have been filed.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Montgomery County, Maryland has proposed adopting the International Green Construction Code 2012. Many hundreds of LEED projects have been registered in Montgomery County, putting the county near the very top of the list for green construction in the U.S. The ramifications have national import.

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Maryland Green Baltimore Regulation 120

Construction Junkie

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The energy used for regulating building temperatures accounts for 14% of the primary energy consumed in the U.S. In 2016, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology also discovered a way to create transparent wood. One-quarter of this energy is leaked through ineffcient glass windows in cold weather.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes. SITES will likely get a boost because on April 13, 2016, the U.S. GBCI will have to find a consensus based process for updating the now somewhat dated SITES v2.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

23, 2016 – PRLog — Four BT, LLC awarded nationwide contract for Job Order Contracting Consulting by ESC Region 19 Allied States Cooperative. 4BT.US) is a veteran-owned small business exclusively focused upon Job Order Contracting and current, independent, and verifiable construction data, software and services.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 10, 2016

This fee is set as 5% of the construction valuation. The new law is effective for all projects that apply for review after April 1, 2016, but as of July 8, 2016 the City has yet to collect the first dollar of the Sustainability Fee. However, a recent enactment by the City of Miami Beach is not being so widely applauded.

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Miami Green Certification Sustainability 120

Construction Equipment

JUNE 16, 2016

filed a motion of disapproval this morning under the Congressional Review Act which allows lawmakers to vote to roll back controversial regulations, in an effort to repeal the Labor Department’s new overtime rule due to go into effect December 1, 2016. TheHill.com reports Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

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Housing Virginia Regulation 48

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Construction Certifications That Will Enhance Your Career. Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

SITES v2 is a voluntary set of guidelines and performance benchmarks to assess the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes. SITES will likely get a boost because on April 13, 2016, the U.S. GBCI will have to find a consensus based process for updating the now somewhat dated SITES v2.

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Site Certification Green Sustainability 120

Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

The five men were part of a group of eight agency workers brought to the site on 7 July 2016. Health and safety regulations save lives. At around 8am that morning, seven of them began the process of clearing the bay to make way for more scrap metal. These five men were placed into a working environment that was fundamentally unsafe.

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Site Structural Engineering Concrete Safety 85

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. Bryce Austin , cyber-security expert and best-selling author gives an exciting and compelling discussion on cybersecurity in the construction industry.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Last week the 114th Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 when the Senate passed H.R. Section 179D(h) is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2016’’. (b) 2029 by a vote of 65 to 33. b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2020

And, perhaps, an influx of skilled construction labor may also help close the housing supply gap. Many of the same housing-related issues that were planks of the Republican and Democratic platforms in 2016 are being nailed down again during the 2020 election cycle, and deregulation tops that list. Issue 1: Deregulation.

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Housing NAHB Income Infrastructure 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 22, 2023

While aesthetics plays a crucial role in construction, sometimes the most impressive facilities aren't only those with the most visually stunning features. Digital twins at Massport Digital twin technology is always an exciting topic, particularly when discussing construction innovations. In 2016, we issued an RFI for a virtual campus.

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