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Taylor Wimpey fined £480,000 for polluting Welsh river

Construction Enquirer

The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021. in costs.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. This law is administered by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), an executive office of the President. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Clean Air Act (CAA).

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Revoking the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Incidental Take Rule, Once Again

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposed rule to restore criminal penalties for accidental killing of migratory birds, revoking the January 7, 2021, final regulation that limited the enforcement of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Public comments must be received or postmarked on or before June 7, 2021.

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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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Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now

Pro Builder

Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:00. Our 2021 Show Village encompasses three beautiful homes that perfectly reflect today’s consumer lifestyle needs, presented as an immersive online experience. How We Built The New American Home 2021. cbroderick. Michele Lerner.

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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

The Rooney Rule, named for Dan Rooney, the late owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, responds to the problem within the NFL where despite that more than 70% of the league’s players are Black, with no Black owners and only two minority owners, and minority candidates do not have equal access to coaching and front office opportunities.

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13 Predictions for Construction Growth

Pro Builder

Mon, 08/30/2021 - 11:26. Will the home office be standard? Desirable neighborhoods do not have enough space to build more housing due to government regulations and NIMBYism. 13 Predictions for Construction Growth. Will buyers have more flexibility? . Housing construction still has not caught up with demand.