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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. According to Canopylift , obtaining a certification is vital in promoting the implementation of best practices.

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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not

Green Building Law Update

By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. and its founder will pay $1.76

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Organic on the FTC Agenda

Green Building Law Update

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. If a business makes environmental claims in its ads or on its products or in its building, the Federal government offers guidance through the FTC’s Green Guides.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. For example, Four BT LLC products are fully compliant in this regard.

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FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Our Portland, Oregon, headquarters is a LEED Gold certified building , and we’re committed to helping our customers reach LEED certification on projects as well. LEED points, LEED credits, and LEED prerequisites all contribute to achieving LEED certification. LEED certification submission. Viewpoint’s LEED Gold certified U.S.

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SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications

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SAFTI FIRST Now Offering Laminated Safety Glass with SGCC Certifications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/13/2023 - 07:54 SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. I am excited to share that we have successfully completed SGCC (Safety Glazing Certification Council) certification requirements.