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Texas Agency Discriminated in Awarding Flood Mitigation Project Money, HUD Says

ENR Construction

Federal officials are threatening to take the Texas General Land Office to court over the way the state distributed $1 billion in storm mitigation project funds.

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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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OSHA’s Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19

FDR Safety

Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2]. In addition, the NEP places special emphasis on ensuring employees are protected from discrimination and retaliation.

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Evolution can disrupt more than revolution

Construction Law

The Cabinet Office says it will unveil the secondary legislation early in 2024, although with a general election looming the Cabinet Office might easily find itself diverted to more pressing concerns. Guidance will be issued from December, the Cabinet Office has intimated. Nick Barrett Editor

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

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2: “Non-Discrimination” becomes “Inclusion” It’s no longer enough to just not discriminate against people of certain races, ethnicity, genders, or sexual orientations. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm. This focuses on the health and quality of your office environment.

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Florida is latest battleground over LEED standards centered on certified wood

BD+C

Green Building Council''s LEED program as the standard for state office buildings. Bill supporters say other certification programs, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, should be considered, and that LEED discriminates against Florida wood growers. Standards Codes and Standards'

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

website here ), employers, building owners and landlords are legally responsible to manage fire safety in office buildings, residential properties or any other business environments. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk

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