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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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Safe Demolition: Controlled Building Project

CCR Magazine

This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis. Why Carbon Offsets?

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey. Established safety measures, based on detailed risk assessments conducted well in advance, are deployed to ensure increased safety.

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Insurance for the Construction Industry: Essential Coverage Options

UK Construction Blog

Various types of construction insurance cater to different needs, ranging from contract work insurance to liability insurance. Some common types include: Public Liability Insurance : Covers injuries or damages caused to third parties. Environmental risks include potential damage to the surrounding area, pollution, and waste management.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. 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.