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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

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. 7 key environmental laws in construction. National Environmental Policy Act. Clean Water Act.

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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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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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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The impact of artificial intelligence is incredibly profound, which is why AI in the construction market is expected to be worth $151.1 AI is a certified game-changer in construction, but to harness the technology effectively, you need to keep up with its continuous advancements—which are coming at us fast! billion by 2032.

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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.