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Financial regulator on trail of Carillion

Construction Law

Headlines about fines levied on the accountants that were supposed to be auditing the accounts of Carillion before its spectacular collapse in 2018 are far from the end of that affair. It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry. Million; costs of £3.95

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. That means that at the beginning of 2018, a serious or failure to abate penalty, for example, rose from $12,615 to $12,934. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. You probably also know the agency isn’t known for making new rules quickly.

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On the 25th Anniversary of Lead Based Paint Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Modern appreciation of the perils of lead resulted in the federal government banning the use of lead based paint in dwellings in 1978, as well as federal, state and local laws, including federal regulations that have at least since 1994 mandated certain disclosures in real estate transactions. More than three quarters of the U.S.

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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona. In Sandford’s case, that period would have been 2018 through 2022, not 2019 through 2023, as proposed by Caldaia. Put simply, if you see something, say something.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

billion in new construction permits issued in 2018, while in-state neighbor Nashville currently has 18 projects underway valued at $100 million or more, including two $1 billion projects. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport to modernize the facility.

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Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

CivilJungle

For the planning, some regulations are observed. It is better to inspect the following list when reaching the building contractor and architect: Decide the Needing Services. Understanding Government Regulation. 2018 Revenue: $18.8 2018 Revenue: $9.8 2018 Revenue: $7 billion. 2018 Revenues: $4.5