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Guidelines for Building Commissioning in the Works

Construction Dive

There are several new developments to report in the effort to develop guidance for optimizing building performance through commissioning. The comment period for 0.2P, which is intended to be applied to any type of facility, is scheduled to end Jan. To read about the other developments, click here.'

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FTC Releases Revised Green Guides

Best Practices Construction Law

After nearly five years of deliberations, the Federal Trade Commission has released its revised " Green Guides ," which are aimed at environmental marketing claims. The guidelines were first introduced in 1992 and updated in 1996 and 1998. The Green Guides are not agency rules or regulations.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The guidelines for employee and supervisor interviews are different. In responding to management interviews, the following guidelines should be observed: The employer’s representative has the right to be present for supervisor or management interviews and should always exercise that right. Department of Labor. Court of Appeals.

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SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules

Stok

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, among other metrics. Last March, the U.S.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

OSHA Standard 1926.1053 sets load limits, clearance guidelines, and other safety requirements for ladders on a jobsite. A decent subcontract is drafted so that the subcontractor is responsible for complying with OSHA regulations as it affects your scope of work and your people,” says Lindborg. “So Ladders – 2,096 violations.

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Arbitration Update – The 2021 ICDR Arbitration Rules: A Welcome Update for International Construction Arbitration

Constructlaw

While thoughtful arbitration clause drafting should generally enable parties to avoid confusion over which set of the ICDR/AAA rules should apply, the ICDR’s clarification of the term ‘international’ refines what parties should expect. Early Disposition (Article 23).

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

After several months of work, the Draft EIR for the Super Wal-Mart project is now complete and is currently being circulated for review. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013.