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The New Normal: Commercial Construction Continues in Unprecedented COVID-19 Times

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We are in uncharted territory, but amid this “new normal” Englewood Construction remains open and committed to serving our clients — while also following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as industry associations, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees, subcontractors and project partners.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. Take Illinois, where recreational marijuana dispensaries can open for business as of January 1, 2020.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. EPA Flowchart : Do I need a NPDES permit?

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COVID-19 and Remobilization: Returning to the Construction Site Without Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions

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Even though Pennsylvania has lifted the mask mandate, employers and employees should follow CDC guidelines to prevent infection. However, since these are not only intracompany concerns, it is critical to keep these issues in mind for current projects and when negotiating future contracts.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

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Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. These negotiations must precede the JO award/approval and are not allowed on a Change Order basis. approve or disapprove the JO, negotiate, or advance to another contractor. (4) the time of award. The line item categories are: Taxes.

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The good news is that a recently proposed set of guidelines is being embraced as the starting point for negotiations between international players in the Arctic development sweepstakes. Should large-scale development of the Arctic region be permitted? By then it may be too late to undo the damage. Don’t believe us?

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Path Cleared To Decommissioning And Site Restoration Of Vermont Yankee

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Entergy VY also commits in the agreement to prepare a site assessment and cost study by the end of 2014, two years earlier than NRC rules otherwise would require, to help provide greater certainty regarding the plant’s decommissioning and related activities.

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