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Testing, Testing: Commissioning During COVID-19

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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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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Clean Water Act.

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

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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. The post SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules appeared first on Stok. Last March, the U.S.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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Another issue is the violation of OSHA’s guidelines, which can lead to your house being repossessed, or tearing down the place that needs replacing. Once the building has passed muster, the building will be commissioned and then handed over to the client and occupancy will begin. The steps of construction project management.

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FTC Releases Revised Green Guides

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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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Top 10 Compliance Laws for Federal Highway Contractors

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Sentencing Commission issued sentencing guidelines for corporations. Each of these areas is guided by specific statutory law or by guidelines published by the pertinent regulatory agencies. DOT revised the DBE regulations. In 1991, after defense contractor scandals, the U.S. Keeping current is obviously a concern.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Ladders – 2,096 violations. And pay the fine. Legal fees.

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