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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter

Green Building Law Update

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the public source for vehicle theft data reported to insurance companies, stopped tracking catalytic converter thefts in 2015. EPA generally does not permit the installation of used catalytic converters , so it is clear they are being stolen for recycling of the rare earth metals.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Employee payroll taxes, insurance, and fringe benefits. Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Permits, licenses, and fees. Quality control.

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Building Bigger to Benefit from Economies of Scale

Wolgast Corporation

When a business owner meets with their Architect for a Needs Analysis, the Architect will ask questions to assess the number of employees, equipment, bathrooms, meeting space, and breakrooms and figure out how to satisfy the business’ needs while meeting regulations, codes and site constraints.

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Using masonry for wet flood-proofing

Construction Specifier

The design intent is to permit flood waters to enter and exit the structure freely and enable the flood waters to rise and fall evenly inside the building in the same rate and manner as on the outside. These regulations and standards are found in Title 44 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.

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Convenient Store Truth – A Regulated Industry

Construction Law Monitor

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Both the City and State have arms for the the board of health that regulates food. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.

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Understanding the Contractor’s Job Order Contract Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Example include, general and administrative and other overhead costs, insurance costs, bonding and alternative payment protection costs, protective clothing, equipment rental, and contractor’s profit. Employee payroll taxes, insurance and fringe benefits. Permits, licenses and fees. Subcontractors’ overhead and profit.

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Why is Louisiana Convenience Store Industry So Regulated?

Construction Law Monitor

This is a very heavily regulated industry, with complex deals and transactions happening daily. All of these aspects are heavily regulated by both local and state government. Both the City and State have arms for the the board of health that regulates food. Gas Related Regulation. Construction and Development.