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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

The Importance of Risk Management Risks involve various operational hazards, such as equipment failure, oil spills, environmental damage, explosions, and more, which can have reputation, financial, and legal consequences for oil and gas companies. Risk management ensures companies comply with regulations.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

If all new buildings were “sustainable” by today’s standards , their cumulative impacts would destroy the earth, unless population and consumption rates were magically reversed, not just reduced. Instead of quantifying impacts and sustainability outcomes, green building organizations created prescriptive rules, point systems and thresholds.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

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Things to Consider When Starting a Construction Project

PN - Project Management

The local zoning requirements refer to the type of structures you can build on the land. This permit regulates a structure's features, safety, and environmental impact on the surrounding area. If you're on a budget, you can use this method to select the lowest-pricing bid.

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Considerations When Selecting a Hunting Land Management Co

CCR Magazine

As a seasoned hunter and landowner, I understand the importance of partnering with the right hunting land management company to maximize your property’s hunting potential and wildlife habitat. Managing predators: applying tactics to regulate predator numbers that could affect the prosperity of your desired animal species.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use.

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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. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. Environmental Impact Study Report. Environmental Impact Report Evaluation. 01 33 29.05