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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.

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Second staircase rule halts Wates estate revamp

Construction Enquirer

Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward.

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Should Federal Project Owners Protect Contractors from Rogue State Regulators?

Construction Dive

It requires contractors, at no additional expense to the government, to comply with any federal, state, or municipal law, code, or regulation applicable to the performance of the work. Reasonable enough; code compliance is an inherent aspect of performing construction work.

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Major works on $280M Hall Road Upgrade now complete

Roads Online

Related stories: $107M contract awarded for Ocean Reef infrastructure delivery Change announced for QLD heavy vehicle regulation Delivery underway for additional lanes on Great Northern Highway Final asphalting works will be completed in March, with minor close-out works underway until late 2024.

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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.

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NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes

The Pro Builder

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. Below is a summary of three key congressional issues and two cases pending in the U.S. Supreme Court that have NAHB’s attention.

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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.