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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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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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The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart. Andrew Hunt.

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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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A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way

Pro Builder

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 13:00. Inspections ensure that party walls between townhome units meet fire code requirements. However, inspectors do find violations on some jobs, and fixing them can cause expensive delays in the construction schedule. It’s also a good idea to inspect each trade’s work right after they’re done.

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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. The bill applies prospectively to new construction for which a building permit is issued on or after October 1, 2021. The builder (or the builder’s agent) must provide notice of these options and other specified information to each buyer or prospective buyer.

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5 Reasons to Move to Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Being able to sequence and schedule construction digitally improves onsite efficiencies and makes it easier to highlight potential challenges before construction actually commences. A number of firms have already been recognised for their success in embracing digital construction at the 2021 BCA Integrated Digital Delivery Awards.

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