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US regulators flag commercial real estate as a leading risk in 2024

Construction Dive

“Signs of stress emerged in 2023, and the market outlook is challenging” for commercial real estate, according to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

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FERC OKs Cross-Border Gas Pipeline Despite US LNG Export Pause

ENR Construction

Energy regulator approves Saguaro Connector Feb. billion cu ft of gas per day from Pecos County, Texas into Mexico for overseas LNG shipment—noting independence from US Energy Dept. 15, which would send 2.8 on export decisions.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. Cases like this leave us asking “what can be done?”. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? The 7500 lb. load came down on him.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. Cases like this leave us asking “what can be done?”. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? The 7500 lb. load came down on him.

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US Supreme Court Ruling Hobbles EPA Powers to Regulate Wetlands

ENR Construction

Justices decision was 9-0 Idaho that landowners Michael and Chantelle Sackett, in their second appeal before the court, should not be fined for building near wetlands that did not appear to have a direct surface connection to a larger body of water.

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Complying With OSHA Silica Safety Guidelines

Construction Business Owner

A new standard for construction silica regulationUS OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 — requires contractors to control employees’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica to help protect them from these worksite hazards. Inhaling silica particles can increase the risk of silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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US Regulator Approves Key Rule To Speed Clean Energy Grid Links

ENR Construction

Unanimous FERC vote July 27 on final rule will prioritize the most construction-ready, financially-viable projects, but its effective date was not announced.