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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

My wife going to work for a day should not have been a grave mistake,’’ her husband, Towanda Grant-Cunningham, told WBAL-TV when the family filed a lawsuit in 2021. “I Fall protection grates are frequently used at wastewater treatment plants to protect workers. I can see an escalation in this problem,’’ Vedachalam said. “We

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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

OmTrak

Model Guidance for Building Manuals In December 2021, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) published its Model Guidance for Building Manuals, emphasising transparency, accountability, and the transfer of knowledge regarding design solutions and key safety and maintenance obligations to new owners. The Manuals should encompass: 1.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs.

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Top Construction Industry Trends for 2022

Jonas Construction

In this article, we’re taking a look back at the important trends that shaped the construction industry in 2021 and we’re looking forward to the new trends on the horizon for 2022. Despite challenges like economic uncertainty and tightened regulations, the industry continued to adapt and find new ways to grow and evolve.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires contractors to report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances (as defined by CERCLA). Clean Air Act (CAA).

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. As already mentioned, gateway 1 has been in force since 1 August 2021. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage. Is the gateway regime introduced by the BSA 2022?

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Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

CivilJungle

When a homeowner thinks to build a home with an original design, in that case, everything should be taken into mind, like the land is not similar every and have unusual sizes and shape. Contractors and building materials also help fulfill the dream by listening to us carefully. For the planning, some regulations are observed.