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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

And maybe of greatest import, these new laws provide a map and compass for businesses believing that profit should come not from creating the world’s problems, but from solving them. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

The Importance of Risk Management Risks involve various operational hazards, such as equipment failure, oil spills, environmental damage, explosions, and more, which can have reputation, financial, and legal consequences for oil and gas companies. Otherwise, they can get fined or face legal action.

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6 Industry Hacks to Overcome Productivity Pitfalls

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One way to take baby steps towards implementing this best practice: adopt alternative contracting models, such as integrated project delivery (IPD), and build up alliances to help sustain long-term collaborative relationships. As with any relationship, the foundation of effective collaboration is trust. The end goal? Design Standardisation.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

« The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). And risk can be a profit center, since insurance companies obviously make money. Well, consider the business model of the insurance industry. Home Contact Us About Us Subscribe Advertise Legal Disclaimer Site Map -->. Free Subscriptions. Home » Blogs.

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The Value of Cob Building

Natural Building

Quail Springs Permaculture , an educational non-profit in Southern California, built the houses over the span of a few months. While the IRC is a model building code with no legal standing of its own, it is used in most of the U.S. Three small cob homes (about 100 square feet each) cost around $500 each, not including labo r.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

General Condition costs along with indirect costs tend to be much smaller but they are still a reality of doing business and a real profit killer; particularly when not accounted for. Indirect costs can come in various ways and can add up in a hurry vastly cutting into profit. Legal expense. Office Utilities. Office personnel.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Modeling & Design. To produce a digital model, the objects are assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->.