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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

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Retainage in Construction: Security Measure for Owners, But What for Contractors?

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One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. After all, who said contractors have lower risks of underpayment and they don’t need their own security measures from owners?

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How Owners can Successfully Deal with Asset Expenditures

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This can be due to land restrictions or the need to support existing customers during refurbishments. CAPEX is often used to fund new, major projects or invest in key acquisitions. CAPEX can include a major tank repair for an existing asset, purchasing a new piece of equipment, or building a new plant.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. Perform required lubrication.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract).

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.