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The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship. Regulations.

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3ndless 3arth 3covillage in Calaveras County, California

Natural Building

3ndless 3arth 3covillage describes itself as “a regenerative community focused on land restoration, permaculture, natural building, holistic health, and eco-conscious education.” Building is central to their mission, with natural building workshops being a primary source of community collaboration and trade education.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses. Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements.

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Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines

Job Order Contracting

AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. EDUCATION CODE TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 51 Sec. Texas Education Agency Guide. California. AB-14 Public contracts: job order contracting. 2003-2004). The New York State Senate Senate Bill S6618. South Carolina. Attorney General of Texas. Opinion No.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. The layers of OSHA regulation that protect workers focus on proper use and installation of safety systems, supervision, safe work procedures, maintenance and more. Scaffolding.

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Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Compliance with environmental laws (overhead {indirect} costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Permits, licenses and fees. Mobilization and close out for the total contract and each task order.

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