Construction Equipment

AUGUST 7, 2013

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) met with the Obama administration to voice its opposition to new regulations regarding the employment of veterans and people with disabilities.

Employment 60

Employment AGC Regulation America 60

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction software can help contractors manage OSHA compliance.

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OSHA Certification Safety Software 176

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Even if these reasons could sway contractors on the spot, they should not forget about the cons of using this material as part of the construction process. For this reason, contractors would need reinforcement, like rebar inserted into the concrete during the molding process. Difficult To Attach Railings. To Conclude.

Commercial 156

Commercial Concrete Materials Regulation 156

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2013

Some businesses are pushing back against proposed rules requiring federal contractors to step up their hiring of returning military service personnel. Regulations Codes and Standards'

Contractors 72

Contractors Regulation Employment Estimating 72

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The proposed changes to the asbestos standard, Section 20.112 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, are designed to clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners, and abatement contractors. of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, outline the requirements for positioning and use of portable ladders.

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Regulation Safety Inspections Security 48

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 21, 2023

London-based private equity group Cap10 has launched a £214m takeover bid for housing maintenance contractor Surveserve. The bid, which is being recommended by the housing maintenance firm’s board, is at a 39% premium to yesterday’s closing share price of 90p, which gave Sureserve a market capitalisation of £145m. ”

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Equity Bidding Fabrication Housing 82

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 4, 2019

It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. Owners and contractors who are presented with such tactics should look for relief from the NLRB. 949.702.2219 or John Bolesta at jbolesta@sheppardmullin.com , +1.

Union 52

Union Contractors Site Chicago 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2019

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR. The principal contractor (also referred to as the prime or general contractor) is responsible for the full compliance of all employers (the contractor, subcontractors and any lower-tier subcontractors) with the labor standards provisions applicable to the project.

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Construction Employment Contract Regulation 100

Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to protect workers from cave-ins by sloping and benching the sides of excavations, supporting the sides of excavations, or placing a shield between the side of excavations and the work area, but in many cases, precautions are overlooked on jobsites.

OSHA 52

OSHA Safety New York Employment 52

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

For the first time in 40 years, the regulations implementing the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have been updated, effective October 23, 2023. Contractors on federal and federally-funded projects need to be aware of the changes. Prime contractors must also ensure that their subcontractors do the same.

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Regulation Contractors Contract Site 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2022

Develop asset management objectives while considering organizational objectives and requirements the organization faces from stakeholders, laws and regulations, and financial constraints. . • Identify and determine strategies for addressing risks and opportunities related to the. Operations.

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Organization Documentation Management Plans 228

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

In a recent Client Alert, construction law firm Smith Currie & Hancock LLP reminds us of President Obama''s Executive Order (EO) protecting employees of federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Discrimination 48

Discrimination Subcontracting Contractors Employment 48

Construction Law

MAY 2, 2024

Legislation state of play table Our regular update on the progress of regulations and legislation affecting construction and procurement compiled by Alignment Media. Guest Editor Barry Hembling of Watson Farley & Williams LLP asks whether the updates are keeping pace with fast moving developments in construction law?

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Construction Legal Cash Flow Insurance 52

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Delays to projects were frequent, but contractors were told that although they would be granted time extensions, these extensions would be non-compensable. However, none of this money was used to overcome the non-compensable delay damages suffered by “mission critical” government contractors. This doesn’t seem to be very fair.

Contractors 52

Contractors Compensation Contract Defense 52

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 4, 2019

It is unlawful for unions to secondarily picket construction sites or to coercively enmesh neutral parties in the disputes that a union may have with another employer. Owners and contractors who are presented with such tactics should look for relief from the NLRB. 949.702.2219 or John Bolesta at jbolesta@sheppardmullin.com , +1.

Union 40

Union Contractors Site Chicago 40

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 3, 2010

All personnel and employment records made by the contractor must be preserved for at least two years for larger contractors, contractors with fewer than 150 employees or contracts less than $150,000, records must be kept for at least one year. These do not need to be in electronic format.

Contractors 120

Contractors Las Vegas San Francisco Phoenix 120

Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The new law puts the onus on direct contractors to not only monitor their own payroll practices, but to ensure that their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors are engaging in proper payroll practices. AB 1701 does not afford individual workers a direct right to sue contractors. Section 2810.3

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California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 29, 2012

I recently spoke to a group of highway contractors about disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) laws and regulations and some of the different policies among the state departments of transportation. Employees shuttling back and forth between prime contractor and DBE-owned business payrolls. DBE owner never present at job site.

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Regulation DOT Transportation Commercial 48

Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Familiarise Yourself With Regulations. The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Take a look at the tips below for some advice on how to keep your workplace safe.

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Safety Accidents Risk Equipment 218

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2016

Following up on my post about the Yates Memo , I started to think more about the areas of compliance that federal highway contractors must face. Contractors certify many things and interact with a wide variety of governmental agencies. In 1991, after defense contractor scandals, the U.S. Labor/employment. The Top Ten.

Contractors 48

Contractors DOT Guidelines Regulation 48

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. Illinois contractor fined $267K after continuing to expose workers to fall hazards. Contrast that with the current “Quick Takes.”

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OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2018

The Building Trades Employers' Association and the General Contractors Association slammed the proposal, saying that ability to pay should not be a consideration when upholding safety regulations and determining damages.

Injury 45

Injury New York City Drawings New York 45

CK Power

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest round of regulations on diesel engine emissions—Tier 4 Final regulations—are intended to reduce pollutants harmful to human health and the environment. Some commercial and residential areas have strict noise control regulations—and you need to make sure you abide by them.

Mobility 58

Mobility Contractors Site Equipment 58

BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2013

The Associated General Contractors of America and the HR Policy Association are reportedly considering taking legal action over the Labor Department''s new hiring goals for veterans and disabled people. Regulations Codes and Standards' read more. “The

AGC 40

AGC Regulation Legal America 40

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The first thing to know is that the General Duty clause is not an OSHA regulation. These general duty provisions can be used by OSHA to issue a violation, but only where there is no OSHA regulation that applies to the particular hazard and the employer has its own employees exposed to the alleged hazard. From our blog.

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OSHA Safety Employment Commissioning 120

Construction Junkie

AUGUST 31, 2020

OSHA announced the revision to the final rule on Friday, August 28th, a change that was lauded by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the National Association of Home Builders, and the Mason Contractors of America.

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OSHA Industrial ABC Construction 53

Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. As America was enjoying a booming economy, employment at incredible high levels, unemployment at an all-time low, the unthinkable happened. Will new OSHA regulations need to be adopted?

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Construction Estimating Overhead Inspections 78

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Keeping construction costs down without compromising on quality or safety is one of the biggest challenges that building contractors and designers alike face.

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Safety Legal Construction Equipment 138

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 25, 2012

All employers are already required under federal law to verify the work status of new hires, via the I-9 process. This process requires employers to complete an employment eligibility form required by Homeland Security for new hires, excluding independent contractors. 1324a and its regulations. Tennessee Law.

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Tennessee Employment Documentation Regulation 48

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 9, 2013

While OSHA conceived these programs as voluntary, many contractors and seven states have made the completion of these programs mandatory. The contractor completing the job must submit proof that each employee has completed the training within 30 days of contract award. Also the state does not require the training to be renewed.

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OSHA Rhode Island New Hampshire Employment 69

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? Regulating Mobile Construction Technologies. More contractors are adopting “bring your own device” (BYOD) policies for mobile computing and app use.

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ABC Mobility Construction Security 152

Construction and Infrastructure Law

APRIL 6, 2022

4] The DOL proclaims this proposal “is necessary to ensure employers on federally funded or assisted construction projects pay fair wages to the workers who build our roads, bridges, federal buildings and energy infrastructure.” [5] At the time, the DOL cited concerns that the 30 percent rule contributed to inflation. [3]

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District of Columbia Iowa Contract Cash Flow 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. Today, governments and private entities are increasingly implementing environmental regulations and incentives that reward companies for adopting sustainable practices.

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Sustainability Construction Autodesk Green 97

Constructor Marketing that Works

MARCH 14, 2013

Contractor Marketing That Works. HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Youll find info on Yellow Page ads, Customer Retention Newsletters, HVAC Marketing PowerPacks, Marketing Plans, plus sites for dozens of free contractor marketing reports to make your life easier.

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Contractors Profitability Electrical Organization 53

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 3, 2014

The recipient of the 2013 Constructech Top 50 Products Award, Trimble ® Accubid Enterprise is a server-based, spec-driven estimating platform designated for electrical, industrial mechanical, and ITS contractors. This leads to more precise and complete bids.

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