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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

Job Order Contracting

This practice does not work for material, labor, equipment, nor does it account for local market productivity in any effective manner. Locally researched JOC Price Books are readily available to provide cost visibility, cost transparency, and therefore improve cost management. 5117.9004-1 Presolicitation. (a)

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#129:  New Davis-Bacon Rules

NH Construction Law

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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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. In most cases, the contractor, subcontractor, or site owner will be held responsible. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries?

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JOC Tutorial #71 – Terms

Job Order Contracting

(c) “Job order” – a firm, fixed priced, lump-sum order issued by an organization to a job order contractor for a definite project scope of work as compiled from the unit price book to be performed pursuant to a job order contract. (d)

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

EQUIPMENT |. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. Equipment and Services Directory. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. The contractor doing the work was working for the city at the time. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. Green Building.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

social distancing, staggered start times, wide-ranging disinfection for tools, work surfaces, equipment, machinery and hands. Unfortunately the contractor with work in progress is most vulnerable. Fewer opportunities for contractors will increase competition and to win a job Contractors will cut costs to the bone.