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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Commissioning is especially important for energy management.

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EEOC sues New Jersey electrical contractor for age discrimination

Construction Dive

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against electrical contractor Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.

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HS2 construction shake-up sees main contractor changes

Construction Enquirer

The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor. The Align joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick will take over the sites during the next six months.

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Testing, Testing: Commissioning During COVID-19

Stok

Building commissioning has remained a priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but with tiny mechanical rooms that make social distancing a challenge on site, building operators and engineers must get creative to safely stick to their projects’ commissioning schedules. Option #1: virtual BMS testing. The process.

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Maryland HVAC contractor settles equal-pay suit for $210K

Construction Dive

An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claimed Mechanical Design Systems paid a woman project manager half as much as men.

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Boston agency sanctions 2 contractors for failing to report diversity hiring data

Construction Dive

The Boston Employment Commission fined two Kaplan Construction subcontractors for failing to report internal data on local and diversity hiring.

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ASHRAE/IES publish first standard focused on commissioning process

BD+C

ATLANTA – A newly published standard focused on the commissioning process will help ensure a fully functional, fine-tuned facility. Architects Mechanical Systems Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Plumbing'