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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. Failure to follow local and federal environmental requirements can lead to significant financial penalties, civil action, and even criminal charges.

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Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway: Improving Transportation and Connectivity in Pennsylvania

Construction Daily News

Senator Casey has emphasized the impact this project will have on local economies. Its construction faced delays due to environmental concerns, particularly with coal ash ponds along the route, which required design revisions. Upcoming construction phases are expected to finalize aspects of design and environmental compliance by 2027.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

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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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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. 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. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Cleaning Materials. Tool Group A.

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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.

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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.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage.