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GDPR in construction: Are you prepared?

Lets Build

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is expected to come into force both in European Union and the United Kingdom on May 25, 2018. UK is also supporting the new regulations regardless of Brexit. The law will apply to any company that collects personal data in relation to EU citizens.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Regulatory compliance may seem daunting, especially for those new to the construction industry. Wage and union payroll agreements. Safety regulations. Insurance and bonding requirements.

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GDPR: International regulation for local marketing?

Construction Marketing Ideas

These relate largely to the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets challenging notification burdens on websites that have any (even remote) relevance to Europe. You may have noticed on this site (and many others) new flash screens reminding you about “cookies” and data usage.

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About GDPR and the new rules and regulations for websites and emails

Construction Marketing Ideas

I’m experiencing a bit of deja-vu right now, as the world’s internet system adjusts to the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). So are you, possibly, if you recall what happened about four years ago with the Canadian Anti Spam Legislation (CASL) introduction.

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Wellness is for builders, not just for buildings

BD+C

Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. But what about going home healthy? .

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Construction unions, housing activists press New York mayor on affordable apartment projects

BD+C

A group of New York City construction unions have joined forces with affordable housing activists to pressure Mayor Bill de Blasio to require organized labor on construction of 80,000 lower-cost apartment units. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Contractor Group Sues NYC Over New Crane Safety Regulations

Construction Equipment

Members of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), an industry group representing 27 trade union contractor associations in New York City, filed an Article 78 petition Tuesday against the Department of Buildings in New York City and Commissioner Richard D.