Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planning regulations are a legal requirement for most construction projects. These structures offer many benefits over conventional brick-and-mortar buildings. They are also versatile, which makes them popular in various industries and applications.

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Regulation Plans Legal Industrial 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 15, 2021

A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to.

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Regulation Employment Construction Contractors 291

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 312

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets.

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Retail Green Construction Regulation 296

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2022

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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Regulation Sustainability Contractors Construction 321

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The first of this two-part series will describe some key changes in federal regulations that could potentially make it harder, costlier and less efficient for employers to run their organizations. Election years often bring a flurry of legislative and regulatory activity. And this year is no different.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

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. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. 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.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 31, 2023

The hard hat is essential safety equipment for all construction workers. It provides: In this article, we’ll explore what a hard hat is, why construction workers wear it, the standards and regulations that govern their use, and the benefits of it.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Working at heights in construction works is associated with hazards and accidents. Thus, safety procedures are of utmost importance while working at.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many contractors are ignoring safety regulations despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are already in place and affect every project, not just high rise residential projects (HRBs), according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

MARCH 8, 2024

The group says that some developers show an approach based on minimal compliance of safety regulations. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. Subscribers to the printed magazine get access to the entire Construction law website.

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Regulation Safety Accounting News 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tax season can be a bit overwhelming for construction business owners, especially with many things to keep track of in our industry. We know that construction businesses have unique tax considerations that can be tricky to navigate, such as complex accounting and bookkeeping challenges and issues related to payroll and sales taxes.

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Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2022

Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress. Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction. Regulations. Regulations. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 11:03. Codes + Standards.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2022

Savvy owners and design builders know how review construction cost estimates. Learn more… Set up an 15-minute introductory discussion… A professional review of Construction Cost Estimates assures actionable information, as well as, technical and cost visibility.

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Estimating Construction Procurement Regulation 209

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023. But it is also important to find ways to make the construction process itself sustainable.

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Natural Building

JULY 12, 2022

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings. Straw-bale construction was developed in the 1880s by settlers on the North Central.

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Regulation Materials Sustainability Housing 52

Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2022

Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs. Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government. Fees charged when building construction is authorized made up 4.4% But, when regulation constitutes an average of 40.6

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

Virginia Issues Statewide Regulations, But Will They Help Construction Jobsites? On July 27, Virginia became the first state to issue statewide safety regulations regarding COVID-19. Just as the name suggests, Virginia’s regulations are temporary and will be active for six months. Construction. cbroderick.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

There are many benefits to reducing energy on construction sites. Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. In the dynamic realm of construction, efficiency is key.

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Construction Site Materials Equipment 259

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

To aid in the clean up after Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued an emergency order that suspends certain roofing regulations for 37 counties listed in FEMA's Disaster Declaration dated September 13, 2017.

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Regulation Florida 109

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Regulation Drafting Comparison Environment 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Regulation Drafting Comparison Environment 120

ENR Construction

MAY 3, 2023

Region is a major corridor for goods shipment to the Port Newark-Elizabeth terminal, but a key regional regulator last month issued a new warehouse construction policy that sets new limits on how the complexes are located and built.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

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Safety Defense OSHA Regulation 156

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How does your construction safety program stack up? Many of the most common Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations can easily occur on a construction jobsite. It’s important for those in the construction industry to be aware of these pitfalls and know how to avoid them. Regulations. Greg Ragsdale.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. That certainly makes it difficult to schedule your opening.

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Commercial Construction Retail Housing 156

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

million workers in the United States are exposed to crystalline silica dust — 90% of which are employed in construction. A new standard for construction silica regulation — US OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 — requires contractors to control employees’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica to help protect them from these worksite hazards.

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Guidelines OSHA Safety United States 317

Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2023

To address and mitigate an ongoing affordability crisis, state leaders are advocating for land-use reform that would prohibit residential growth caps, change parking requirements, legalize denser developments across the state, and lead to new construction near transit corridors, The Denver Post reports.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 21, 2023

“Signs of stress emerged in 2023, and the market outlook is challenging” for commercial real estate, according to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

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Commercial Regulation Risk US 134

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

With the state facing record coronavirus cases, CAL/OSHA's Standards Board adopted regulations with new notification, testing and reporting components for employers on top of current varying city and county regulations

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Regulation OSHA Employment 74

ENR Construction

MAY 3, 2023

Region is a major corridor for goods shipment to the Port Newark-Elizabeth terminal, but a key regional regulator last month issued a new warehouse construction policy that sets new limits on how the complexes are located and built.

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Regulation New Jersey Construction 36

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

EPA's plan for so-called forever chemicals include regulating PFAS under the Safe Water Drinking Act and making certain chemicals subject to Superfund regulation.

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