Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2021

Unlike common workplace policies such as time and a half pay for overtime or mandatory family and medical leave, which are legally mandated, no federal or state laws or regulations require employers to have written job descriptions. As a result, some employers have never taken the time to create job descriptions.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? Imagine for a minute how many machine guards, parts, assemblies, etc. any one employer could have in their facility. be hazardous?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Imagine being held to a legal liability for trying to foresee and manage every service or maintenance task where a falling part could injure a worker. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? Imagine for a minute how many machine guards, parts, assemblies, etc. any one employer could have in their facility. be hazardous?

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 9, 2018

At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. The post Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule appeared first on FDRsafety.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That said, state regulations do add some additional layers to the nuts and bolts of these projects.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2023

The much-delayed pipeline got permission from federal regulators to move ahead after years of legal challenges.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2023

To address and mitigate an ongoing affordability crisis, state leaders are advocating for land-use reform that would prohibit residential growth caps, change parking requirements, legalize denser developments across the state, and lead to new construction near transit corridors, The Denver Post reports.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2022

Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property. But we must avoid the problem and legal situation by checking the documents required for buying property. Every construction work begins with legal approval. The actual owner of land legally sets people by way of every power of attorney. Commencement Certificate.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a regulation to finally resolve and codify the legal principal that an incidental bird take resulting from an otherwise lawful activity, for example a sparrows flies into a solar panel, is not prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Three weeks ago the U.S. The decision has been appealed.

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Construction Law

AUGUST 1, 2022

It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry. The false information was supplied to the regulator when it was carrying out an audit quality review (AQR) on KPMG’s 2016 audit of Carillion and an audit in 2014 of Regenersis, an IT outsourcer.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Building bye-laws is a legal tool used to regulate building coverage, height, area of construction, architectural designs. What is Building Bye-Laws?

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 10, 2011

This year, the US Green Building Council hosted the 2nd Annual Legal Forum at Greenbuild 2011. Attorney Dan Sheridan provided a thorough recap of the Legal Forum on his blog, Legally Green. It may surprise you to learn that I attended many non-legal presentations at Greenbuild as well.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 14, 2017

With several months of the FAA small aircraft regulations in place, certain trends are beginning to emerge pertaining to UAS use and the legal issues surrounding it. Osantowske assists clients with legally navigating the regulatory space. Evans Incorporated is a consulting firm located in Falls Church, Virginia.

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ENR Construction

MAY 18, 2022

Judge upholds state regulators' decision to allow construction to proceed on Nemadji Trail Energy Center in Superior, Wis.

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Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Have you found yourself needing additional sockets in certain areas of your house but been unsure about the legality and practicality of installing them yourself? However, various legal regulations and safety issues apply for domestic electrical work in the […]

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. These new laws are the Companies (Strategic Report) (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022 and the Limited Liability Partnerships (Climate-related Financial Disclosure) Regulations 2022.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 29, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

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ENR Construction

MAY 18, 2022

Judge upholds state regulators' decision to allow construction to proceed on Nemadji Trail Energy Center in Superior, Wis.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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Stok

APRIL 12, 2023

Transition risks are related with the move toward a low-carbon economy and include drivers such as regulation, technology, market shifts, and changes in consumer and investor sentiment. According to legal professionals close to the development of these standards, this provision as is will likely not be included in the final rules.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste. If each country (. If each country (.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This market driver is, of course, before any real ESG regulation in the U.S.”. And regulation is already here that impacts some small businesses. The electric utility monopolies are an industry that doth protest too much, methinks, made wealthy by government regulation, whatever the pendulum swing of that regulation.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

Some believe this tying the consideration to “current” standards, as opposed to the regulator determination at the time the tank was closed, creates a Faustian bargain for the environmental professional, and will greatly limit the supremely valuable designation of HRECS. This new text only exacerbates a prior bad word choice. of this report.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Longstanding Federal law requires disclosure of “any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which a [public company] or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is subject.” And this intentional omission is in a climate when the subject is hot.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Navigating the world of ever changing contractor regulations and qualifications can be difficult. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust. Staying compliant, including meeting internal standards, is crucial for legal requirements and stakeholder trust.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 29, 2020

Environmental Protection Agency announced last Thursday retroactively beginning March 13, 2020, a temporary policy regarding EPA enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. ” Of paramount import “[a]ll enforcement discretion set forth in this temporary policy is conditioned on.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. Particularly forward thinking and looking for certainty, 62% favor mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. yes, this blog will continue).

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Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

Formally known as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds regulation, the ruling grouped immigrants receiving government assistance into the definition of “public charge,” but in doing so, included foreign nationals working toward permanent residence and nonimmigrant workers seeking to extend their stay, says NAHB.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The trend toward sustainability and green buildings continues, with regulations such as New York City’s Local Law 97 mandating emission cuts from 2024. Troutman Pepper’s Construction Practice Group, recognized by Law360, Construction Executive , Chambers USA , The Legal 500 United States , and U.S.

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The protestor argued that vacating the area office’s decision rendered the earlier eligibility decision a legal nullity, and in the absence of eligibility for the award, the USCG was required, under applicable regulations, to justify, in writing, its award to the awardee. As the protestor explained, the USCG made no such determination.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? The individual here is young adult and legally can make his own decisions. I told him, however, that he should not sign any legal waivers here.

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