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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. HB 1479 updates the Public Local Laws of Calvert County to include requirements for the preparation and recordation of subdivision plats in the County.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee. HB 1479 updates the Public Local Laws of Calvert County to include requirements for the preparation and recordation of subdivision plats in the County.

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Hastings is Adopting a Unique Green Building Code

Green Building Law Update

The Code will apply to all residential and commercial projects that require a building permit. In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. Electric companies (utilities) and other electricity suppliers must submit renewable energy credits equal to a percentage specified in statute each year or else pay an alternative compliance payment equivalent to their shortfall.

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Your Guide to Preconstruction Planning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It encourages transparency and communication among stakeholders, in turn leading to a better working environment. HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are also brought in so they could contribute their expertise. . In any case, the preconstruction team is in charge of ensuring that permits are obtained. . Facilitating Communication.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

Whether you need impact injury protection, electrical hazard protection, waterproofing, or other, American-made work boots can offer this and much more. Danner’s Rain Forest Men’s 100% full-grin leather Vibram Rubber sole Non-conductive electrical shock resistant heels and soles Goretex inner bootie, 100% waterproof. Check on Amazon.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

Stok

To tie these two crises together through the built environment, stok’s engineering team has quantified the energy and environmental—and associated financial—impact of some of the recommended practices for mitigating the spread of coronavirus, as well as what steps building owners and tenants can take to help offset this increased energy impact.