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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

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Sliding-scale proposal for civil damages resulting from construction fatalities, injuries draws ire of trades

BD+C

The Building Trades Employers' Association and the General Contractors Association slammed the proposal, saying that ability to pay should not be a consideration when upholding safety regulations and determining damages.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Applicants will naturally seek employers that prioritize their well-being. Stay on top of inspections and compliance audits Stay up-to-date with relevant safety regulations and standards to ensure full compliance. Moreover, this cohort is more open to technologies like AR, VR, and digital design and drawing tools.

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NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

Pro Builder

During a year where housing employment saw unprecedented growth, several NAHB initiatives worked concurrently to support and grow association membership. As climate change affects more states and local jurisdictions, and policymakers propose more climate-related regulations, NAHB will remain engaged.

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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do

CivilJungle

Transport engineers develop the final project layouts drawings, which include different details of the Transportation system. The Transportation engineers inspect the complete transportation projects to ensure the safety and compliance of the standards and regulations.

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Worker Hydration Key to Preventing Heat-related Illness

Safety Services Company

As summer draws to a close, employers should remain aware of heat-related hazards workers, especially outdoor workers, still face. Employers also need to know and share how to prevent illness or injury. Heat-related illness occurs because of the body’s inability to self-regulate its temperature.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

During this phase of the investigation the employer’s representative needs to inform the inspector if the employer is participating in any OSHA compliance programs or if the company has received any safety compliance exceptions from OSHA. There is no reason to draw light to something that is not part of the inspection.