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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

This bill is a ministerial response to the fact that in 2018 the State’s Building Codes Administration moved to the Department of Labor. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. SB 300 / HB 229 makes Maryland the first state in the continental U.S. SB 420 / HB 581 is substantially the same as HB 619.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

This bill is a ministerial response to the fact that in 2018 the State’s Building Codes Administration moved to the Department of Labor. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. SB 300 / HB 229 makes Maryland the first state in the continental U.S.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

The Tax Bill suspends the exclusion for qualified moving expense reimbursements for taxable years 2018 through 2025. The Tax Bill also suspends the deduction for qualified moving expenses for taxable years 2018 through 2025. The Tax Bill adds a definition of “tangible personal property.” Work-related education.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Development sites in 15 Minnesota communities have received certification to date.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Simply, liability for injuries and fatalities extends to the builder under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, notes Edwin G. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. We have two winners for this year’s award for Achievement in Site Certification: Indiana Economic Development Corp. for the Indiana Shovel Ready Program and the Tennessee Valley Authority for TVA’s Data Center Site Certification Program.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A certificate of eligibility must be obtained from the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department to apply for this credit. The credit may be applied against the taxpayer’s gross receipts tax liability or compensating tax liability. The credit cannot exceed $50,000 with respect to equipment installed at any one facility.