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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Many of the citations stem from improper use or unsafe setup of ladders – we’ve all seen workers jerry-rigging a ladder for something other than what it was designed for. The much bigger cause for financial concern is workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance. Scaffolding – 2,047 violations. Legal fees.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

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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. And some of Thrive’s trade partners commission similar safety inspections, reporting, and training from SFI. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs.

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Would you apply for this job?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Genuine independent contractors — not phony “contractors” created by scammy employees to cicumvent tax or workers compensation laws — often do the best work. The trouble-maker belongs to a designated minority group, and we innocently hire the person without regard for race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or whatever.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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48.2): In the 2013 legislative session the budget agreement included appropriating $3,000,000 to the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission or www.preservationok.org. For more information contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission at (405) 521-3133 or helpmaster@tax.ok.gov.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

This value usually does not include the preplanning, site or right of way acquisition, or design costs, and may not include start-up and commissioning costs. Examples: project management & coordination 47, temporary facilities & controls, cleaning & waste management, commissioning. Example: Wage rate is 10.00/hour,

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Global Access Program (GAP): (newpa.com/gap) Designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. This program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. . 820.101- 820.1309) (the “Act”). .