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PFOA Contamination is Found in 49 States

Green Building Law Update

Navy vessels to stain and water repellent fabrics as well as a variety of construction materials. there are no federal drinking water nor other regulatory standards for PFOA; although there are more than two dozen bills pending in Congress that portent to regulate this space. Some suggest the U.S. But this is not a U.S. problem alone.

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Reframing and repurposing daylight through adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

When repurposing a structure, architects and designers must navigate through a myriad of constraints, ranging from structural integrity and outdated building systems, to zoning regulations and historical preservation requirements.

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#129:  New Davis-Bacon Rules

NH Construction Law

For the first time in 40 years, the regulations implementing the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have been updated, effective October 23, 2023. The new regulation changes several definitions in a way which expands the scope of the Act. Whether the new regulations will increase construction costs remains to be seen.

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A Brief History of Asbestos: When Did We Learn It Was Toxic?

Constructonomics

It was lightweight, and could resist high temperatures, electricity and chemical corrosion. It was woven into fabric, used to insulate buildings. In many countries, asbestos is now banned or heavily regulated because of its carcinogenic and toxic properties. In fact, it used to be hailed as the “magic mineral.”.

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6 Reasons Why Prefabrication Is Perfect for Building Manufacturing Facilities

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Fabricating components off-site leads to more consistent builds and higher quality outputs. Projects with significant mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and hardened structural requirements, like manufacturing facilities, are exceptionally well placed to benefit. Now, prefabrication can bring the two worlds closer together.

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Can You Wear a Hat Under a Hard Hat?

Work Gearz

It’s important to select hat worn under the hard hat carefully, and that safety regulations must be followed, at all times. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the USA, have very strict guidelines when it comes to the regulations of hard hats. Premium Quality Fabric. Sweatbands. Hard hat sunshields.

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5 Best Work Boots for High Arches

Work Gearz

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION - Protection on the job is important, these boots offer secondary protection against incidental contact with electrical circuits of 18,000 volts or less under dry conditions. These work boots offer outsoles and heels that are resistant to electric shock up to 18,000 volts for great EH protection.

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