Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

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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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

We are regularly asked if there is a checklist for ESG compliance and while there is not, with promised federal regulations not yet promulgated, there is good guidance available. A number of examples of race neutral measures that promote corporate diversity already exist.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:00. NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

As made clear by the January 14, 2021 EPA action, the response is “no” that the standard practice for environmental site assessments in the vast majority of places does not consider PFAS, however, Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of more than 4,000 man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. CRECs arise from a past release of a hazardous substance that has been address to the satisfaction of regulators, but carry some implementation of controls, like a drinking water restriction.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2022

In 2021, the NFL approved changes requiring every team to interview at least two external minority candidates for open head coaching positions and at least one external minority candidate for a coordinator job. Some businesses, including companies not subject to SEC regulation use the agency’s tool.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Tall mass timber buildings have been gaining steam across the globe over the past few years, but their detractors argue that they are at a much greater risk of burning to the ground than traditional tall structures made of steel and concrete. Photo by the Oregon Department of Forestry , CC BY 2.0.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Sun, 12/12/2021 - 08:00. One side was summarized by “Deregulate construction, deregulate banking, deregulate oil exploration, freeze environmental regulations, and stop raising taxes,” while the opposite end of the spectrum can be characterized by “Housing [that] enjoys government preference [if sold] only to urban, low-income families.”.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Out of 5,616 citations under this standard in 2021, 5,346 were issued to construction companies. There are various regulations in place to help prevent these safety violations, particularly regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). This can mean workers being hit by machinery or falling materials, equipment, etc.

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Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

To stay ahead of what’s next in carbon, here we begin with global and regional trends, then explore trends happening at the local level. #1: CLIMATE REGULATION IS HERE In our trends blog last year , we mentioned increased regulatory pressure for companies to report climate-related metrics.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:22. But waiting for legal battles carries risk, particularly if an employer has not previously experienced an OSHA inspection, Travis Vance, partner at Fisher Phillips, said during a virtual media event Thursday. Regulations. Regulations. Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. It is a non-scope matter.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. Chuck Fowke | NAHB 2021 Chairman. The NAHB Chairman's Letter: Prepare Yourself with NAHB’s Disaster Toolkit. The NAHB has resources to help builders, remodelers, home builder associations, and homeowners prepare for and respond to disasters.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. Risks to employees are a top priority for contractors, and threats to health and safety aren’t the only cause for concern.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

APRIL 6, 2022

7] However, the DOL stated that the proposal does not “risk creating an end-run around the administrative procedures” currently required. Critics of the bill argue that prevailing wage regulations should not apply to clean energy tax credit projects. The comment period closes on May 17, 2022. The bill died in committee.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Preventing accidents and reducing risk exposure The safety of construction site workers is always a priority for construction companies – and there is a lot to improve. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021. According to the U.S.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 29, 2023

First, the secretary of transportation must provide Congress with a report by 2024 that discusses any impediments in applicable laws, regulations, and practices hindering the development of P3s. 429, 1335 (2021). [2] 429, 1318 (2021). [3] 429, 1286 (2021). [4] 429, 525 (2021). [5] 429, 1320 (2021). [7]

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Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2021

Fri, 05/07/2021 - 06:00. Risks to Water Quality. In addition, some brands of PEX piping have been shown to leach gasoline components such as MTBE at levels in excess of state water quality regulations in at least 13 states. . Handling the Pressure: The Effect of Plumbing Material Selection on Homeowner Satisfaction.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

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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Construction and Infrastructure Law

APRIL 6, 2022

7] However, the DOL stated that the proposal does not “risk creating an end-run around the administrative procedures” currently required. The Build Back Better Act, which passed the House of Representatives in late 2021 and is currently stalled in the Senate, proposes expanded tax credits for green energy projects.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

From 1 January 2021 ‘social value should be explicitly evaluated in all central government procurement’, says the Cabinet Office in Procurement Policy Note PPN 06/20. Suppliers will have to show how they and their own supply chain partners identify and manage cyber security risks in delivery of contracts.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

I am pleased to be speaking on “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” at the Maryland State Bar Association 2021 Legal Excellence Week, Corporate Council Institute on November 16, 2021. But in 2021 all of that has changed in nearly every instance.

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Constructonomics

JULY 2, 2021

Increased health risks that came along with COVID-19 worsened the productivity and efficiency in the construction sector. Let’s find out how and what changes should we expect for 2021: Safer Construction Sites. There is hardly any industry around the globe that is not affected by the Coronavirus. A lot of U.S.

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Constructlaw

MARCH 1, 2021

Published in Law360 on February 25, 2021. e) of the IBA rules is a recognition that parties and arbitrators must remind themselves of the risks posed by cybersecurity threats and the need to approach this issue with care. Reprinted here with permission. The inclusion of cybersecurity considerations in Article 2.2(e) Article 2.2(e)

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 11, 2021

As such, today it is like the Wild West as companies are under pressure to take stands on ESG issues, but risk a fast changing regulatory environment. 13, 2020, Labor published a final rule on “ Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments ,” which adopted amendments to the “Investment Duties” regulation under Title I of ERISA.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

According to the above source, “35% of project failures were related to budget problems in 2021” and “only 43% of organizations completed most of their projects within budget during 2020.” From there, you can analyze project designs, drawings, and specifications, then identify potential risks and challenges. Does location matter?

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Analysis and prioritization of the numerous risk factors are also supported. BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs Efficient digital planning, design, construction and management of buildings: Building Information Modeling (BIM) significantly reduces costs and risks in planning and construction processes.

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NH Construction Law

JANUARY 23, 2021

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees. And occasionally, they misclassify workers as independent contractors when legally they are not – with nasty consequences.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Also, Read: Top 10 Tiles Companies in India 2021. The Outreach Training Program offers occupational safety education to employees in order to educate them about workplace risks and their rights. National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. It was exhilarating to be on construction sites, learning all the safety regulations, hazard recognition, and safe work methods. How did they start? Who mentored them? What were challenges they overcame? WE earned them!

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that through green building practices, like the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification, companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of more environmental ESG disclosure.”.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. 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. Scott Wentz, True Homes.

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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 7, 2021

On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace safety requirements for federal contractors in accordance with the Executive Order issued by President Biden on September 9, 2021. What is the deadline for compliance?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

billion in 2021 —a 100% increase from the year before. . Companies need a precise way to mitigate risks, take advantage of opportunities, and prepare for challenges. Doing so led to a 20% improvement in on-site quality and safety and a 25% increase in time spent on high-risk issues. Check out the episode here. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As well as contending with different waves of the disease, every government has set their own regulations for construction industry activities. As a result, between February and April 2021, construction activity in Denmark and Sweden actually increased. Beyond the pandemic, there is change ahead. Health, safety and the environment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 25, 2022

When Autodesk Construction Cloud’s unified platform Autodesk Build was announced and released in early 2021, the team knew a transition to this was necessary. However, due to local government legislation regarding data management and cyber security, Movares needed to look at an Autodesk solution that hosted data locally.

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Construction Test

MAY 21, 2020

However, the government is facing growing anger over the lack of clarity on how and when the measures might start to be eased, as they put millions of jobs at risk and threaten permanently to damage businesses. . Britain’s chief scientific adviser said it would be at least 2021 until a vaccine was ready.

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