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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

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On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits

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billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida.

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EEOC: Testing Workers for Covid-19

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated a previous pronouncement it issued earlier in the pandemic. The EEOC, relying on guidance from the CDC, stated on June 17 that employers cannot require Covid-19 antibody testing before permitting employees to re-enter the workplace.…

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Commercial Construction Costs – Canada

Job Order Contracting

. • Architectural and engineering fees • Permits and development charges. Special equipment and furnishings • Property taxes. Management costs • Broker commissions. Government registered programs • Purchaser upgrades. Insurance and bond costs • Appraisals. Legal fees • Soil and environmental tests. Levies • Developer profit.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms

Lets Build

They involve expensive raw materials, specialist assembly equipment, dedicated access roads, and highly knowledgeable construction staff. When a client discusses a possible future commission, lean construction for wind farms should be imbued into every site design, timescale proposal, and costing.

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Over 275 Partners Now Integrate with Autodesk Construction Applications 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. e-verse’s Sarah gives BIM managers, owners, and project managers insight into their data, equipping them with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions, improve collaboration, and increase productivity.

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