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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this 0 dbarista Tue, 07/11/2023 - 10:44 Multifamily Housing Is the office-to-residential conversion really what’s best for our downtowns from a cultural, urban, economic perspective? Or is this silver bullet really a poison pill?

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again

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30 it will once again will extend for three months its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction. This good faith reduction does not apply in cases of a fatality, catastrophe, or serious injury resulting from a fall during residential construction activities. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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While this impressive material has emerged as a game-changing solution for projects worldwide – ranging from office and hospitality spaces to residential buildings - it is still in its infancy when it comes to laboratory and research facilities.

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures a third time

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12 it will extend for three months its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction. The temporary enforcement measures instruct OSHA inspectors who find residential roofers not complying with the new residential fall protection directive, but following the old directive (Plain Language Revision of OSHA Instruction STD 3.1,

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

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When the employer can demonstrate that fall protection systems are infeasible or creates a greater hazard, the employer may develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of OSHA’s standard. To do this the employer must cover all holes any skylights. Residential construction 1926.501(b)(13).

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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Recycled aggregates ( RA ) are a feasible alternative to natural aggregates that contribute to environmental preservation. It expands the recycling industry’s employment options. The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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CAP loans may not be used to purchase or improve residential housing, purchase or improve real property not used for business operations or refinance an existing balance of a non-enrolled loan. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. 10-99 employees.

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