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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Take back agreements. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Is your organization ready? SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). Reduction possibilities.

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U.S., Canada, and Mexico finalize agreement to recognize architect credentials

BD+C

Representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities of United States, Canada, and Mexico have announced a major agreement to mutually recognize architect credentials in the three countries, making it possible for architects to work across North American borders. Architects Regulations'

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

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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EPA Ends Perverse Practice of “Sue and Settle”

Green Building Law Update

“The days of regulation through litigation are over,” according to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. We will no longer go behind closed doors and use consent decrees and settlement agreements to resolve lawsuits filed against the Agency by special interest groups where doing so would circumvent the regulatory process set forth by Congress.

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Do Project Labor Agreements Restrict Competition?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Project Labor Agreements are controversial. These are pre-hire agreements between a general contractor or a construction manager and a designated collective bargaining representative for all labor on the project. The court concluded there was conflicting evidence on the effect of PLAs on non-union contractors.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. The design should consider factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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Thames Water presses ahead with £300m framework race

Construction Enquirer

The plans to encourage the construction of a water network is part of regulator Ofwat’s drive to secure water supplies. Thames Water intends to award the first work package from the new TP framework agreement immediately following the appointment of framework suppliers. Interested firms must return PQQs by 28 July.

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