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FM Sustainability Regulation

Job Order Contracting

January 2023 two climate requirements for new construction entered into force in the Building Regulations. The post FM Sustainability Regulation appeared first on 4BT. If you are going to build a new heated building, you are responsible for complying with the requirements. The climate impacts of new construction must be documented with a climate calculation (i.e. a life cycle assessment, LCA) in connection with the completion notification of the construction.

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SEC Chair Tweets about Upcoming ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler Tweeted about the future of ESG regulation. EPA that the executive agency exceeded its authority granted in 1970, when it was created, by now regulating greenhouse gases a pollutants).

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Gleaning the Direction of ESG Regulation

Green Building Law Update

There is uncertainty in this bleeding edge subject and with new statutes, codes and regulations on the cusp of enactment at the federal level, by states, as well as internationally, we track much of that for our clients.

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Anti-Regulation Insanity

Contractor Magazine

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

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Why LEAN Construction Matters ghg ghg regulations shg shg regulations

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Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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

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What Contractors Need to Know About Employment Equality and Diversity Regulations in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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

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Regulations on hydrofluorocarbons reduce roof insulation options

BD+C

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.

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Florida Suspends Some Roofing Repair Regulations

Construction Equipment

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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Working at Heights in Construction – Regulation and Precautions

The Constructor

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

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FTC Regulates What You can Say about Your Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

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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High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach

Pro Builder

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. Regulations.

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FMCSA Delays New Trucking Regulations

Construction Equipment

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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Florida condo collapse spurs increased scrutiny on inspections, regulations

BD+C

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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Inside the Rules, Regulations & Recertification Requirements Regarding GVWR & GAWR

Construction Business Owner

Inside the Rules, Regulations & Recertification Requirements Regarding GVWR & GAWR. Alex Headley. Mon, 10/11/2021 - 07:35.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire.

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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

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. 1022, September Term 2016 “that the PSC preempts, by implication, local zoning regulation” and it affirmed the circuit court.

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Seattle to Improve Tower Crane Disassembly Regulations

Construction Equipment

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.

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French Environmental Regulations Value Natural Materials

Natural Building

The new French environmental regulations position natural materials as a priority for a sustainable future in construction, in both housing and public buildings.

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Financial regulator on trail of Carillion

Construction Law

It could have been worse, as KPMG was given a ‘discount’ of some £6 Million for cooperating with the regulator’s inquiry.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

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. OSHA regulations require that you receive training in the safe methods of doing your job. Fulfills OSHA regulations.

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EPA Seeks Comment on Options for Regulating Perchlorate

Contractor Magazine

Agency requests public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems

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EPA Updates UST Regulations After 27 Years

Construction Equipment

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.

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Emergency Calif. COVID-19 Workplace Regulations Prompt Confusion, Again

ENR Construction

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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Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs

Pro Builder

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. But, when regulation constitutes an average of 40.6 Regulations.

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DHS waives regulations for latest border wall contract

Construction Dive

The Department of Homeland Security will let Southwest Valley Constructors' $33 million project commence without having to adhere to approximately 30 environmental and other conditions

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New Federal Floodplain Regulations Rewrite 100 Year Floodplain

Green Building Law Update

In the name of resilience, reliability and green this proposed regulation will result in significant additional first costs for affected building. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing to rewrite the longstanding 100 year floodplain standard for federally funded projects such that most building would now have to be 2 feet freeboard.

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ICC moves tall wood regulations forward to full vote

Construction Dive

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

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IIJA Year One: Funds Flow but Regulations Face Criticism

ENR Construction

Industry praises formula funding pace, critiques Buy America, project review implementation

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Senate Approves Trucking Regulations Bill

Construction Equipment

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

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Stricter Regulation, Faster Cleanup, Central to EPA’s Plan for Tackling PFAS Pollution

ENR Construction

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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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Regulations Add $93,870 to a New Home’s Price

Pro Builder

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 Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship. Regulations.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

Pro Builder

NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. ibush. 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.

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Anuew Turf Growth Regulator

Green Industry Professionals

Anuew Turf Growth Regulator from Nufarm

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New Regulations for Lawn Fertilizer Use Take Effect in October

Green Industry Professionals

The changes make regulations for organic fertilizer products consistent with those for synthetic products

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GDPR: International regulation for local marketing?

Construction Marketing Ideas

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.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

The rule is also vulnerable under the Congressional Review Act which allows simple majorities in both the House and Senate to repeal a new regulation within 60 days of its submission or publication. In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees.

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Colorado Lawmakers Push for Updated Zoning Regulations to Combat Statewide Housing Crisis

Pro Builder

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Stricter Regulation, Faster Cleanup Anchor EPA Plan To Tackle PFAS Pollution

ENR Construction

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