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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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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. Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. OSHA standards for construction.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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NAHB Partners With Pro Builder/SGC Horizon

Pro Builder

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 17:06. Chuck Fowke, 2021 NAHB chairman. This January 2021 issue of Pro Builder marks the beginning of an ambitious new partnership between the National Association of Home Builders and SGC Horizon , publisher of this and other top housing industry brands. 9-12, 2021.

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Vacation Home Demand Shrinks After New Lender Rules

Pro Builder

Tue, 06/15/2021 - 10:13. A mortgage-rate lock is an agreement between a homebuyer and a lender that allows the homebuyer to lock in an interest rate on a mortgage for a certain period of time, offering protection against future interest-rate hikes. Regulations. Vacation Home Demand Shrinks After New Lender Rules. cbroderick.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills.

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