Construction Business Owner

MAY 15, 2018

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).

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Liability Insurance Employment United States 209

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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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

Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2023, the construction industry saw significant developments, such as a downward trend in the commercial real estate market, a continued focus on sustainability, and the ongoing impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Read our full report here.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. Big Projects Permeating Construction Landscape. The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3

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Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 200

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 16, 2019

United States or in Canada, there may be springtime load restrictions. Load ratings vary from state to state, so check federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding weight, width, length and height of a load before preparing to transport your machine on public roads, bridges, highways or interstates.

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United States Security Transportation Inspections 303

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The emergence of new regulations, awareness campaigns and best practices across the United States and Canada has thrust the topic of damage prevention to the forefront of construction safety conversations.

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United States Regulation Safety Construction 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The emergence of new regulations, awareness campaigns and best practices across the United States and Canada has thrust the topic of damage prevention to the forefront of construction safety conversations.

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United States Regulation Safety Construction 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The emergence of new regulations, awareness campaigns and best practices across the United States and Canada has thrust the topic of damage prevention to the forefront of construction safety conversations.

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United States Regulation Safety Construction 120

BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

Architects Codes Building Owner Legislation Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Justice Facilities K-12 Schools Library Military Construction Multifamily Housing Construction Museums Office Building Performing Arts (..)

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Though 42 percent of construction deaths involve falls , a surprising 17 percent are attributed to exposure to toxic materials like asbestos. Just last month, restoration of a hotel in Spokane , Wash.

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Construction United States Safety Risk 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. Unfortunately, most Government agencies use “historical information”, “parametric modeling”, or national average cost data and associated construction cost indexes and/or area cost factors.

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Lets Build

DECEMBER 17, 2018

OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. The organization sets and maintains regulations and funds services for training and guidance to employees and companies. Why Does the Construction Industry Need OSHA? Construction, building, electrical,

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OSHA United States Regulation Safety 87

Construction Equipment

MARCH 21, 2016

Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced proposed regulations to update critical safety requirements for natural gas transmission pipelines. billion in damages.

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Regulation Safety United States Accidents 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Tax incentives for research and design can help construction companies to continue to innovate. A Closer Look at Construction Tax Incentives.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. The United Stated Air Force then expanded JOC into an efficient, well-defined process and it generally regarded as by experts as one of the leading practitioners of JOC.

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Contract Renovating Sustainability United States 100

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 26, 2024

While it’s quite hard to pinpoint what the additional cost truly is over traditional construction, a quick internet search indicates that building owners could pay an additional 0-15% for a sustainable building. This new rating system may require more prerequisites than you need to prepare your medical office.

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Certification Office Green United States 62

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Read more Environmental Government + Policy Regulations Environmental EPA’s ruling creates a new roadblock for an already clogged supply chain, and according to ARTBA, it also reverses some of the benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law. A pending decision from the U.S.

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Industrial United States Infrastructure Texas 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

First Aid Regulation Change. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Amongst the changes are: All workplaces with one employee must have a kit.

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Regulation United States Safety Injury 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools. Joysticks and Simulations: The New Construction Recruiting Tools.

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Industrial New York City Construction Safety 189

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Fall has arrived, and with it another monthly construction news roundup. Some cities in the United States have already experimented with net-zero construction, and if this pledge is any indication, we’ll likely see more cities doing so in the future. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August.

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Industrial Construction News Insurance 162

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement. Define Construction Procurement… It’s easy to define construction procurement right? Improper construction procurement methods and a relative lack of competency on the part of procurement staff have greatly contributed to poor construction outcomes. Perhaps not.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 31, 2021

Beyond the global pandemic and events in the news, both episodic weather events and new environmental regulations are placing extreme demand on building materials, including insulation. Extreme weather, climate concerns, and new regulations. More states are planning to enact similar laws.

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Regulation United States Life Cycle Sustainability 52

FDR Safety

APRIL 19, 2017

Much of the discussion about OSHA these days is about whether the agency has gone too far with some of its regulations and programs. Visitors there can view an incredible video about the construction of the Arch in 1965, a few years before the creation of OSHA in 1971. A visit to the museum beneath the Gateway Arch in St.

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St. Louis OSHA United States Regulation 120

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Not doing so, negatively impacts the efficiency of these organizations, in contradiction to FAR regulations and their fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers. Our products are hosted on Microsoft AZURE, and Amazon AWS in the United States, both hosting infrastructures are FEDRAMP compliant.

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Management Certification Security Drafting 196

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Prequalification demonstrates that your company adheres to health and safety regulations, preventing potential lawsuits, poor work, and additional expenses for the client. ISNetworld® In 2020, roughly 738,281 contractor companies in the United States supplied various services.

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 115

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

The State of Rhode Island is expanding its longstanding Green Buildings Act adding built landscapes to the list of public projects that must be built to recognized green building standards. The amended law now also includes verbiage describing “other public improvements of any kind to any public real property.”.

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Rhode Island Site Green Regulation 120

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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OSHA Inspections Construction Safety 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Wyoming addresses fire hazards near oil & gas well bores with two new regulations. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Matt Mead on Jan.

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Wyoming Regulation Safety United States 48

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 3, 2012

FAA proposes OSHA regulations apply for flight attendant safety. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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OSHA Regulation Safety United States 48

Jobsite with Procore

APRIL 24, 2023

For as long as there have been building codes and standards, inspections have been an important part of the construction process. In recent years, however, technological changes and market regulations have brought construction quality and safety issues into the spotlight.

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Inspections Site Regulation Safety 52

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The trouble for builders is that vacant land takes about two years to be developed, a process slowed by local government regulations. Construction. Meanwhile, lumber prices are expected to add $16,000 to the cost of a typical house, according to the NAHB. Building Materials.

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BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED outside of the United States, demonstrating the global reach of the movement that is transforming the built environment into high-performing structures that benefit the planet and all of its people. read more. “The

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United States Green Regulation Sustainability 78

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

PFOAs have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s and have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. Navy vessels to stain and water repellent fabrics as well as a variety of construction materials. Some suggest the U.S.

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Liability Regulation Products Environment 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2022

Construction management is a term used to describe a service provided by construction managers (CMs), who are there to manage a project’s schedule and quality. Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management? Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management? Key Functions of a Construction Manager.

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