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Calif. Utility Giant Will Bury 10,000 Miles of High Fire-Risk Power Lines

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PG&E multi-year commitment to mitigation comes as it admits role in Dixie Fire start; effort could cost post-bankruptcy public firm $15-$20B and one research analyst notes high feasibility and permitting risks.

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7 Ways to Minimize Schedule and Budget Risks from Environmental Requirements

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Most transmission projects of any significance face risks to schedules and budgets at every step—from feasibility, siting, permitting and design to construction and operation.

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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

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It’s at this point that the client can determine whether the project is feasible or not. This information helps the client determine whether the project is feasible for their needs—something that is incredibly valuable to find out early. Feasibility depends on a few factors. Permit and inspections.

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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize

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The prize awards organizations that demonstrate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis. PermitFlow's technology reduces risk and cost associated with construction, creating new paths to build housing affordably.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

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This new subpart replaced OSHA's one training requirement for confined space work with a comprehensive standard that includes a permit program designed to protect employees from exposure to many hazards associated with work in confined spaces, including atmospheric and physical hazards.

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

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The designer will then help the project owner flesh out their ideas, determine a preliminary budget and timeline, and even assist the project owner in determining whether or not the project is feasible. Financial risks to contractors during performance and monitoring. Design and development. The construction phase.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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This year’s finalists in the Policy & Regulatory Reform category include organizations focused on addressing historically lengthy processes, such as accelerating permitting and connecting LMI individuals to housing opportunities. The construction business has one of the highest project failure rates of any industry. Category Innovators