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The Myths Of Lockout/Tagout – Part 1

FDR Safety

We continue to encounter many mistaken beliefs about OSHA’s regulation CFR,1910.147 , The Control of Hazardous Energy. In this blog, we address the “myths” of Lockout/Tagout using verbatim quotes from OSHA’s Preamble to the regulation ( OSHA text in bold italics ). Myth: Lockout must be done, even if it is not feasible.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

At the start of any project, a business case must be created and evaluated to ascertain the feasibility of the project. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly. Risk management plan, which identifies possible risks like nonviable time and cost estimates, budget cuts, regulation changes, etc. Initiation.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. Research green roof consultants. With this information in hand, you can work with your green roof consultant to come up with specifications that fully meet your client’s needs.

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OSHA settlement sometimes needs a second opinion

FDR Safety

If OSHA’s suggestions are reasonable and feasible, obviously that’s the right way to go. Before you sign an informal or formal OSHA settlement agreement, I encourage you to contact a third-party, objective occupational safety and health consultant for a “second opinion.”.

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Congress Creates Tenant Star But Does Little Else

Green Building Law Update

The bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to require the Department of Energy to “study” the feasibility of improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings through the design and construction of spaces with high-performance energy efficiency measures.

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Some useful construction tips for quality control of concrete throughout construction

Construction Cost Estimating

This article is extracted from an exclusive construction article written by KAUSHAL KISHORE, well know consulting material engineer, and RAKESH SHARMA, Vice President Project of M/s Supertech Limited. These are supplied by gypsum and included in the final phases of cement manufacture as a set regulator.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.