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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

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actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. PFAS are very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental priority. It passed legislation (. perfluoroalkyl chemicals)?!

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An Update on the New Mexico Tire Bale House

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A month ago I posted some information about the First Permitted Tire Bale House in New Mexico , and Kimi Ishikawa just added this comment to that post: Thank you for this post, Kelly! The post An Update on the New Mexico Tire Bale House appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect. House Bill 1166 (passed) authorizes Howard County to impose, by law, such a fee. Expanded Polystyrene Ban. The Maryland General Assembly enacted the first statewide ban of expanded polystyrene foam. Solid Waste Management.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Not surprisingly, construction in a landmark-status property takes the permitting process to an entirely new level. A great example of this is a retail space Englewood refurbished at Chicago’s famed Palmer House Hilton. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

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Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines

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This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. House Bill Analysis Job Order Contracting HB 2412. Regulatory – JOC. The JOC regulatory framework is evolving despite its long term use. California. AB-14 Public contracts: job order contracting.

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How to Avoid Disputes in Construction

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Since putting up a house or a facility is an expensive affair, you risk losing huge amounts of money in case the structure doesn’t meet your needs. The advantage of having a binding agreement is that it can be referred to during construction dispute resolution process. Put It in Writing. Regular Communication is Key.

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