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Florida will allow virtual inspections, building code enforcement, permit issuance

BD+C

Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.

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Mayor backs reform of Pittsburgh inspection, permitting practices

BD+C

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto wants to transform the city Bureau of Building Inspection into a new Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. Codes Codes and Standards'

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60-Mile-Long Drone Inspection Flight Points to the Future

ENR Construction

The successful demonstration of safe operation of an inspection drone by a pilot located miles away and beyond visual line of site will help the Federal Aviation Administration develop rules and guidelines for routinely permitting commercial inspection flights in the future.

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

Construction Marketing

Inspection And Monitoring Redevelopment projects or new construction are significant contributors to waste generation. This usually includes site inspection and monitoring to analyze, assess and understand the estimated environmental damage caused by new projects.

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Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

Planning for an OSHA inspection is good business. Take these 5 steps to prepare for a surprise worksite inspection and you’ll also have a solid foundation of safe work practices. Ask for a copy of the complaint/reason before they begin the inspection. Emergency Response Plans for Permit Required Confined Spaces.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

Developing a Hot Work Permit Program One of the best ways for contractors to prevent fires is to implement a hot work permit program. As a standard procedure advised by the American Petroleum Institute : Identify and fill out the necessary permit forms based on the tools and work needed Have all required parties sign off (i.e.,

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Taylor Wimpey fined £480,000 for polluting Welsh river

Construction Enquirer

The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021.

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