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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

Compliance with Regulations Different industries are required to comply with different sets of environmental regulations. These regulations mandate that industries conduct regular monitoring, impact analysis, and other assessments for proper waste disposal.

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Latest regulations for Opportunity Zone investments clarify qualifications for tax breaks

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Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released new regulations and guidelines for investments in the 8,700 distressed or lower-income census tracts that governors across the country have designated as Opportunity Zones (OZs). On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Clean Water Act.

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Facility programming: The driving force behind healthcare design

The Korte Company

Five years prior, a Sullivan-designed structure widely considered to be illustrative of the famous phrase rose ten stories above Seventh and Chestnut streets in downtown St. Designing modern healthcare facilities is the perfect example. Any designer can doodle in Revit. Rules, codes and guidelines. CMS regulations.

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Saint Paul has an Alternative to LEED

Green Building Law Update

The last 6 commercial projects subject to the law each selected to comply with the B3 Guidelines. To achieve these goals, the B3 Guidelines build on previous local and national efforts. The guidelines are designed to be clear and able to be used without consultants. They are designed to be compatible with LEED.

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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

Construction Marketing

There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs. Due to this characteristic, builders are able to design structures of various sizes and styles. Construction crews may have to employ various methods and techniques to ensure that their concrete stairs adhere to safety regulations.