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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. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

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Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements. Before starting the installation process, you must get all the necessary permits and approvals. Schedule A Final Inspection.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. And interestingly, New York City passed a building code amendment last year requiring effective December 2020 the lowest 75 feet of new buildings to incorporate “avian-friendly materials” (.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

billion in new construction permits issued in 2018, while in-state neighbor Nashville currently has 18 projects underway valued at $100 million or more, including two $1 billion projects. New building materials could make homes and buildings more resistant to wildfires. The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3 Wildfires. Want more?

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Spotting Safety: Earthmoving Equipment Training

Safety Services Company

OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). Other applicable OHSA regulations include: The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

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OSHA Safety

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OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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What Is Cross Drainage Work | Types of Cross Drainage Works | Syphon Aqueduct

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The advantage of such an arrangement is that the canal, running perennially , is above the ground and is open to inspection. An inspection road is generally provided along with the trough, as shown. when the canal is taken over the drainage), the canal remains open to inspection throughout, and the damage caused by floods is rare.