Construction Enquirer

MAY 1, 2023

Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster. One told the Enquirer: “I think many are surprised Peter didn’t stay to see through the launch of the new regulator.”

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2022

High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach. Environmental Protection Agency could significantly affect federal agencies’ ability to expand regulations beyond the authority granted by Congress. NAHB Chairman's Message: Regulations Add $93,870 to a New Home’s Price. Regulations. Demographics.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? He assists clients in creating efficient and effective safety programs, especially in manufacturing environments. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? He assists clients in creating efficient and effective safety programs, especially in manufacturing environments. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Regulation OSHA Accidents Feasibility 156

BD+C

JULY 12, 2021

states enacted new regulations eliminating the use of blowing agents containing hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potential. The regulations apply to extruded polystyrene insulation and other closed-cell foam insulations that use HFC blowing agents. Early this year, Canada and several U.S.

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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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BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

has spurred regulators and insurers to more carefully scrutinize the condition of other high-rise residential dwellings. The collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla.,

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Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2021

NAHB Chairman's Letter: Regulations Add $93,870 to a New Home’s Price. Regulations, while often noble in purpose, can be excessive, redundant, or poorly structured. A new study by economists at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) highlights the cost of regulation to the residential construction industry.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The first of this two-part series will describe some key changes in federal regulations that could potentially make it harder, costlier and less efficient for employers to run their organizations. Election years often bring a flurry of legislative and regulatory activity. And this year is no different.

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Natural Building

JULY 12, 2022

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings. Wood, straw, hemp, reed or bamboo, in combination with earth or stone for their high thermal inertia, offer virtuous alternatives to the use of cement.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2022

Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs. Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government. of all regulation costs, and affordability mandates for builders also upped construction costs for some multifamily developers.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations. Clean Air Act (CAA) regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Learn more: Construction & The Law.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2022

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 27, 2023

Colorado Lawmakers Push for Updated Zoning Regulations to Combat Statewide Housing Crisis ldeakins Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:48 After years of underbuilding due to outdated zoning laws, state lawmakers worry that Colorado is unprepared to welcome an influx of migrating homebuyers Colorado lawmakers are proposing a shift to state centralization of zoning (..)

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

To aid in the clean up after Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued an emergency order that suspends certain roofing regulations for 37 counties listed in FEMA's Disaster Declaration dated September 13, 2017.

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ENR Construction

MAY 3, 2023

Region is a major corridor for goods shipment to the Port Newark-Elizabeth terminal, but a key regional regulator last month issued a new warehouse construction policy that sets new limits on how the complexes are located and built.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Regulation Airports Drafting Comparison 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

EPA has issued significant revisions to the existing 1988 underground storage tank regulation that will impact most, if not all, businesses with USTs. EPA regulates over 571,000 USTs, down from a high of 2.1 The federal UST regulation applies to USTs storing petroleum and certain hazardous substances (i.e., million USTs in 1984.

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Regulation Airports Drafting Comparison 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 15, 2021

A special look into the issue of DEI in construction and the compliance measures companies should be adhering to.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2022

A business that generates renewable energy, say, with solar panels, but sells the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for that renewable energy may not then claim it “uses” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has prescribed that such would be deceptive.

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Pro Builder

JULY 11, 2022

Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help. These trailblazing women are digitizing zoning codes and regulations to help builders create more affordable housing. Regulations. Regulations. Mon, 07/11/2022 - 10:22. Codes + Standards. Building Technology.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

With the state facing record coronavirus cases, CAL/OSHA's Standards Board adopted regulations with new notification, testing and reporting components for employers on top of current varying city and county regulations

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Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2022

Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress. Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction. Regulations. Regulations. Tue, 07/12/2022 - 11:03. Codes + Standards.

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ENR Construction

MAY 3, 2023

Region is a major corridor for goods shipment to the Port Newark-Elizabeth terminal, but a key regional regulator last month issued a new warehouse construction policy that sets new limits on how the complexes are located and built.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2023

We’ll cover the latest changes to the Building Safety Act, the Developer Remediation Contract, and the Golden Thread.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 18, 2021

EPA's plan for so-called forever chemicals include regulating PFAS under the Safe Water Drinking Act and making certain chemicals subject to Superfund regulation.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

In the name of resilience, reliability and green this proposed regulation will result in significant additional first costs for affected building.

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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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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 27, 2015

Taxpayers who have capital expenditures, incur material and supply costs, or incur repair and maintenance costs will be impacted by the tangible property regulations that went into effect for tax years beginning on or after Jan. In many cases, savvy taxpayers will be able to utilize these regulations to realize significant tax savings.'

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2023

The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 21, 2020

Seattle lawmakers are pushing for more regulations and bigger fines around the disassembly of tower cranes after a fatal crane collapse last April that was deemed “avoidable,” the Seattle Times reports. The bill would require a representative from L&I, which enforces workplace safety…

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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. The post SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules appeared first on Stok.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

Let’s take a minute to remember the reason we have government regulation in the first place.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Agency plan for so-called forever chemicals include regulation under the federal Safe Water Drinking Act and under the Superfund law.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2020

NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00. Chuck Fowke named NAHB's new chair; a look at new single-family home inventory. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. As of June 19, Florida custom home builder Chuck Fowke has taken the reins as chairman of the board of the National Association of Home Builders.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2014

The entire conversation about Tier 4 regulations is often lumped into two technological buckets: selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR). These are the two technologies—with some variation—that are helping equipment manufacturers achieve mandated emissions standards.

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