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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

Some believe this tying the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. The new definition is explained in an appendix.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist

Pro Builder

The current market results from years of underbuilding, further complicated by a severe lack of skilled labor, not enough developed lots, cost of loans to finance construction, materials costs, and other regulations. Homes listed today should expect to be snatched up within a month, as its been for 83% of homes sold in March.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

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. September 3, 2013. high barrier wall. May 2, 2013.

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CBCA Offers Potential Insight Into How Board Will Handle Claims Related to COVID-19

Constructlaw

2 The contract included all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. 3 Additionally, the contract permitted the contractor to recover time, but not money, for excusable delays as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 52.249-10. 5 5 The DOS issued PSJV a notice to proceed in December 2013. “A

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Consistent with that wide-ranging Agenda, on August 12, the Board published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) over the objection of Democratic appointee, Lauren McFerran, that would amend the Agency’s rules and regulations governing the filing and processing of election petitions in three very important ways.

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Consistent with that wide-ranging Agenda, on August 12, the Board published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) over the objection of Democratic appointee, Lauren McFerran, that would amend the Agency’s rules and regulations governing the filing and processing of election petitions in three very important ways.