Remove Government Works Remove Health Regulations Remove Safety Regulations
article thumbnail

New Building Safety Regulator boss steps down

Construction Enquirer

The new Chief Inspector of Buildings appointed to lead the biggest change in building safety for a generation has retired. Former HSE director of construction, Peter Baker was picked two years ago to lead the new Building Safety Regulator set up in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

article thumbnail

NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes

The Pro Builder

Department of Health & Human Services budget proposal completely eliminated Job Corps funding. It would also allow state and local governments flexibility in amending the codes prior to adoption. In other words, it gives federal agencies the latitude to interpret the scope of regulations. Raimondo and Relentless Inc.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Tech-enabled safety and compliance

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Brad Kneeskern Construction professionals operate under the watchful eye of numerous federal, state, and local government agencies committed to ensuring the utmost safety on job sites. Technology can help mitigate safety and compliance hurdles and provide the foundation for long-term solutions to industry-wide challenges.

article thumbnail

Seven Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis, MO) – Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees. Gradually build up to heavy work.

article thumbnail

Regulations in Remediation: A Guide for Construction Pros

CCR Magazine

Constructors must adhere to compliance requirements like environmental cleanups and crime scene remediation to ensure work meets legal and safety standards. This guide will walk you through how regulations shape remediation work and the need for constructors to stay on top of the legal landscape.

article thumbnail

Trimble Monitoring Software Expands Sensor Support to Deliver Broader Rail and Structural Deformation Analytics for Survey, Monitoring and Construction Professionals

Civil + Structural Engineer

The combination of the sensor data allows for more informed decision making about infrastructure, including dams, buildings and other structures, and adheres to regulations requiring acceleration sensors, while streamlining data analysis. For more information, visit: geospatial.trimble.com.

Surveying 130
article thumbnail

Integrity Sampling: An essential service for workplace safety

Roads Online

Developments in technology, regulations and best practice means on-site drug testing can often become over-complicated and confusing for employers. The company provides a variety of workplace drug and alcohol testing services, promoting a proactive health and safety philosophy.