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Top 10 Environmental Blog Posts of 2020

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I am supremely confident that our longtime business philosophy of “environmental risk as an opportunity” is right for the times. 2018 IgCC Poised to be Adopted for the First Time. Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS. Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril.

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 But the announcement last Friday means there will be a 2018 version of the IgCC (.

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IgCC will now be Powered by ASHRAE 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Last Friday, the International Code Council and ASHRAE announced they signed an “agreement that the new version of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), scheduled to be released in 2018, will be powered by” ASHRAE Standard 189.1 But the announcement last Friday means there will be a 2018 version of the IgCC (.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance. Permitting : The best way to turn your permit review process around in a timely manner is to work with a qualified and experienced architect and engineer to produce the best documents possible. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it.

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

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ALS began performing invasive species removal and control work for a Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) intersection improvement project in February 2018. ALS completed its removal work in August 2018. Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Travelers) issued the payment bond for the project.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Stormwater and Flood Management. Water and Sewer Services.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

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In 2018, the construction industry led all industries with 1,008 fatal work industries. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1.

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