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What FAR Council Updates to Small Business Contracting Requirements Mean for Large and Small Business Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The SBA made numerous changes to its regulations in the past year, but the FAR Council has largely failed to keep pace. For example, one of the rules makes noteworthy changes to the FAR’s Limitations on Subcontracting, resulting in a more friendly regulatory landscape for small business prime contractors.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. While those two standards are the most commonly cited on construction jobsites, OSHA can issue a citation for a violation of any of its full list of regulations. Scaffolding – 2,047 violations.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

Pro Builder

How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability. Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). Design Standards Gone Too Far. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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Minimizing Waste and Improving Construction Productivity

Building Information Management

BIM is NOT about design. By integrating the design and construction of smaller projects, JOC can compress project timelines to better respond to the day-to-day needs for flexibility within a large facility. BIM value is NOT 3D pretty pictures, but data visualization and associated decision support. .

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Using RSMeans Cost Data for Job Order Contracting – JOC – October 2013

Building Information Management

Architects and engineers spend countless hours attempting to design and specify their projects completely. Owners have reams of rules and regulations to follow in order to put a project out for bid fairly. The decrease in time is largely due to reduced design and procurement time. The primary concern in JOC contracts is time.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

Pro Builder

NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00. Chuck Fowke named NAHB's new chair; a look at new single-family home inventory. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. As of June 19, Florida custom home builder Chuck Fowke has taken the reins as chairman of the board of the National Association of Home Builders.

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