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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. A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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OSHA moves to strip 3 states of workplace authority: What does this mean?

Safety Services Company

Federal OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah state OSHA regulators are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards and protections that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government. Currently, this is the agreement with 22 states. Why these three states? What is this about?

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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. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

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Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. December 27, 2013. February 4, 2013.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

Army Job Order Contracting per GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, ARMY FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT ( AFARS ) Subpart 5117.90 – Job Order Contracts 5117.9000 Scope of subpart. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

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Job Order Contracting Program Manager

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting is a multiple party, collaborative win-win agreement between a real property owner and the service provider(s), as such JOC Program management should not be outsourced to a third party, such as JOC consultant. Review and assure that cost data, specifications, documents, tools and procedures are timely and appropriate.

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Fieldwire - Untitled Article

Fieldwire

As a result, construction businesses have a key role to play in addressing the climate emergency and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels by 40% by 2030, as agreed as the common goal set by the Paris Agreement. Despite the clear advantages of digitalisation in construction, there is still some resistance.

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