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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. Unsurprisingly, the most common OSHA violation in construction in 2021 was the failure to provide appropriate fall protection. Workers’ compensation insurance. Contract breach es.

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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities

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Tue, 03/16/2021 - 16:00. Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Brokerage firms and home builders with enough capital are moving to an in-house employment model that provides benefits as well as essential compensation, plus significant commission dollars.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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The Digital Builder's Guide to Preconstruction Collaboration

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Tue, 03/16/2021 - 17:05. It uses a multiparty agreement to define responsibilities, roles, compensation and rights. An expert in IPD describes its benefits for collaboration: “IPD projects share a common theme around collaboration, focused on a team mentality backed by an agreement. Greg Ragsdale.

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022

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According to AIA Compensation Report, the appropriate annual salary of architects expanded by 2% from 2017 to 2019. Best Architecture Academies in the US – Qs Rankings 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics undertakes an 4% employment expansion for Architects between 2018-and 2028. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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

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Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. “There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Foulke Jr., Photo: Tomasz Zajda / stock.adobe.com.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

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The bylaws of a condominium may be amended without the explicit agreement of the holder of a mortgage or deed of trust under certain circumstances. The Maryland General Assembly will convene in regular session on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Senate Bill 293/House Bill 25 (Chs. Home Builders.

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