52 Anti-Regulation Insanity
Contractor Magazine
JULY 1, 2019
Let’s take a minute to remember the reason we have government regulation in the first place
Regulation Related Topics 
State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms
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.
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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities
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.
Top Fines & OSHA Regulations
Safety Services Company
APRIL 19, 2018
Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers.
EPA Seeks Comment on Options for Regulating Perchlorate
Contractor Magazine
MAY 27, 2019
Agency requests public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems
Florida Suspends Some Roofing Repair Regulations
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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Recent deadly accidents, new regulations put crane safety in the spotlight
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2019
While crane companies bear the brunt of safety obligations for operators and equipment, general contractors and developers aren't off the hook and need to know their roles, industry experts say
New Federal Floodplain Regulations Rewrite 100 Year Floodplain
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.
Collaborative Construction Blog: Regulation: A Significant Pain.
Collaborative Construction
JUNE 1, 2012
Regulation: A Significant Pain Point in Business. Permitting and regulations represent two significant pain points for modern business. From my perspective government has simply become too large and meddles in affairs it does not understand leading the the rise of new problems unforeseen by the original regulators. This, in turn, leads to more regulation, more delays and higher barriers to success. Regulations: The Hidden Tax on Capital and Growth.
Convenient Store Truth – A Regulated Industry
Construction Law Monitor
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
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.
FMCSA Delays New Trucking Regulations
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Former Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Annette Sandberg said that a number of proposed trucking regulations will be delayed, but published before the end of the current presidential term, reports Fleet Owner.
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Regulations Are Strangling the Economy
Collaborative Construction
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Welcome to the Collaborative Revolution! The Obama administrtion simply refuses to allow free markets to operate. This is sooooo frustrating. James L. Salmon, Esq.
EPA Updates UST Regulations After 27 Years
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 15, 2015
EPA updated the 1988 underground storage tank (UST) regulations, which took effect Oct. This interactive 10-question quiz by BLR Safety Blog will test how well you know these regulations. The U.S.
ICC moves tall wood regulations forward to full vote
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Fourteen proposed code changes that would expand tall wood construction in the U.S. survived the International Code Council's recent public comment hearing for consideration in the 2021 edition of the International Building Code
Update: OSHA Workplace Injuries Tracking Regulation Error
Construction Equipment
APRIL 30, 2018
Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” regulation, OSHA has taken action to correct an error that was made with regard to implementing the final rule
GDPR: International regulation for local marketing?
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 14, 2018
These relate largely to the new European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets challenging notification burdens on websites that have any (even remote) relevance to Europe. You may have noticed on this site (and many others) new flash screens reminding you about “cookies” and data usage.
Another OSHA-related regulation on verge of reversal
FDR Safety
MARCH 9, 2017
A second OSHA-related regulation appears close to being reversed with a Senate vote this week to roll back a regulation that would have required firms that bid on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations. The changed regulation was OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S. The post Another OSHA-related regulation on verge of reversal appeared first on FDRsafety
Senate Approves Trucking Regulations Bill
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2015
The U.S. Transportation and Commerce Committee approved a transportation regulatory package that would affect the trucking industry. The legislation moves to the House for passage, reports Trucker News. If passed the regulatory package would
White House Releases Details on Regulations Agenda
Construction Equipment
JULY 21, 2017
The Administration's goal is to amend and eliminate regulations it feels are ineffective, duplicative, and obsolete with an eye towards promoting economic growth
The Potential for Regulation Revisions
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration With the election of Donald J.
Working at Heights in Construction – Regulation and Precautions
The Constructor
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Working at heights in construction works is associated with hazards and accidents. Thus, safety procedures are of utmost importance while working at. Construction Engineering & Management Construction Project How To Guide Safety Guide Construction Construction Projects safety
USDA Forest Service extends comment period for draft regulations
Green Industry Professionals
AUGUST 8, 2019
For management of national forest and grasslands
Performance-based zoning: U.S. cities starting to loosen zoning regulations
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2014
Regulations Codes and Standards Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S. have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years.
Why is Louisiana Convenience Store Industry So Regulated?
Construction Law Monitor
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
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.
EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation
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., In these states, the state’s UST regulation is followed in lieu of the federal regulation and states have 3 years to come into compliance with this new federal edict.
EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation
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., This 2015 regulation changes certain portions of the 1988 UST technical regulation published in 40 CFR part 280.
EPA Issues Significant Revisions to Underground Storage Tank Regulation
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., In these states, the state’s UST regulation is followed in lieu of the federal regulation and states have 3 years to come into compliance with this new federal edict.
Changes likely to come to federal wetlands regulations
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Big changes may be coming to federal wetlands regulations after the Trump Administration rescinded the Obama-era Clean Water Rule.
Trench and excavation fatalities rise, regulators prioritize safety
Construction Dive
MARCH 29, 2018
The average number of fatalities for these types of hazards in 2016 was twice that of the previous five years
Anuew Turf Growth Regulator
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 15, 2014
Anuew Turf Growth Regulator from Nufarm
Latest regulations for Opportunity Zone investments clarify qualifications for tax breaks
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2019
Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released new regulations and guidelines for investments in the 8,700 distressed or lower-income census tracts that governors across the country have designated as Opportunity Zones (OZs). On Wednesday, the U.S.
Residential micro-units struggle to overcome regulations
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
The smallest residential spaces, which are gaining popularity, can often run up against local zoning and building codes
Regulations that May Be Revised Under Trump
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2017
Although many of Trump’s policies on labor and employment-related laws and regulations have yet to be fully developed, there are many Obama-era initiatives that could undergo significant changes under the new administration With the election of Donald J.
After construction crane collapses during Irma, regulations questioned
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
After three partial collapses of construction cranes during Hurricane Irma, officials are debating whether regulations should be tightened. Two crane booms in Miami and one in Ft. Lauderdale collapsed during the storm, with no injuries reported.
New Regulations for Lawn Fertilizer Use Take Effect in October
Green Industry Professionals
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
The changes make regulations for organic fertilizer products consistent with those for synthetic products
2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules.
Regulations could ease firefighters’ fear of roof solar panels
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Regulations are part of the solution to this problem. Regulations Codes and Standards The local fire chief says solar panels are partly to blame after a 300,000 sf refrigerated warehouse in Delanco, N.J., burned down.
Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. 102-74.15. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)
Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. 102-74.15. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a)
Regulations, Executive Orders & Court Rulings: Part 1
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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