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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

Safety Services Company

In June of last year, the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E was updated in accordance with its regular revision schedule. Although it can seem like a tedious or daunting task, it’s important to familiarize yourself with at least a high level overview of the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

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. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 2,096 Inspections: 1,782 Penalties: $5.7

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

Code-change proposals were submitted in the fall of 2021, with more than 200 proposed changes to the residential energy code and more than 250 proposed changes to the commercial energy code. The 2024 IECC will be more stringent than the 2021 IECC in terms of overall energy performance. Why Are Building Codes Important?

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Top 10 Environmentally Friendly U.S. Metros

Pro Builder

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 10:08. Variables include the prevalence of electric cars, zero-waste buildings, farmers markets, and environmental protection laws. And California is known for its sustainability practices, especially because the state’s climate swings result in severe consequences, such as drought, fires, and electricity costs.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Autodesk University starts October 5.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Drinking Water. Enforcement.

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All About Energy-Efficient Homes

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Add to its efficiency can hence support decreasing energy operator to a significant distance: the applied propane, electricity, or native gas. A skylight is a kind of window placed on the roof, which permits adding brightness to fall into the cabin, decreasing the electricity operation. Skylights. Energy-Efficient House Lighting.

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