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Greenbuild was Proof Positive that LEED is Thriving

Green Building Law Update

And much of the underlying messaging was about how to talk about green building to those outside of the green tent, shifting from a narrative focused on statistics to a foundation in storytelling. I will pen a blog post about the 2018 IgCC and green codes next week. in lieu of v 4.2) will soon commence in earnest.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Source: U.S. Fix the Six.

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OSHA violations: Back door to higher penalties and criminal prosecution

FDR Safety

The joint initiative by the Departments of Labor and Justice is based on their stated belief that companies that ignore workplace safety or health regulations are likely to violate environmental laws as well. I would love to see the basis for these statistics.). Individual company executives may also be at risk. each day. (I

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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?

Lets Build

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. During that same time, 59.5% More to read: 10 construction safety tips to improve your HSE performance.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Consider this data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics : 10.9% Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. Conduct risk assessments regularly The best way to deal with safety issues is to address them before they even become "issues" in the first place.

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Prospering thru Green Building in a Changing Environment

Green Building Law Update

I spoke to a gathering of construction industry attorneys the other day about that t he changing environment of Federal government regulation portends huge business opportunities for green building. including those associated with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings) and rolling back regulations (e.g.,

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Industry Statistics. Green Construction & Construction Software » The Business of Construction Risk Management. With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. First, they understand risk.

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