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Bring on digital, online building permits!

DebunkTheBIM

I mentioned before design consultants regularly and intentionally showing incomplete drawings with a lot of padding (irrelevant information) to keep the mental image of the proposed building as vague as possible for as long as possible. Assessing documents for permits seems to be another status quo that cannot be improved. Navigation?

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

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. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

And there is at least one place where there appears to be a complete disconnect, as I described last year in a post, Maryland the First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Construction Specifier

Architects seeking to deliver their own, creative signature realize they must focus much of their attention on the design of the exterior wall, the face of the structure to the outside world. Today’s design trends drive those same architects to source a wide array of applied architectural features that are mounted to the building structure.

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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. However, one of the more interesting provisions in this document that does not show up in the other new 2007 owner-architect agreements is a limitation of liability provision. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

The Attorney General has primary authority for enforcing FCA, but the law includes what is called a qui tam provision, which permits a private party to bring a civil action alleging fraud against the Government on its own behalf as well as on behalf of the United States. If the private party prevails, he receives a percentage of the recovery.

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Replacements: GBP 4,000 – 10,000 depending on the materials, size, design, and other factors. Limited liability company (LLC) . 12) Licenses and permits. Protect your business by securing permits and licenses. Roofing equipment and materials.

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