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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. Is your organization ready? Organizational. Equity share.

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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

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At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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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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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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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. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The EPA has found that most construction sites are not subject to EPCRA planning requirements. Learn more: Construction & The Law.

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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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Planning reform should be a new Government priority

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Today, our planning system for major infrastructure is too slow and fragmented,” he told the House of Commons. “The It can take ten years for a large infrastructure project to get through planning and approvals, and it may take another ten years to build.

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