Contractors Liability Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Health and Cleanliness Rules for Hotels and Restaurants Special rules for hotel, casino, and restaurant projects involving pipes or air systems. Health checks required for cleanliness and safety. Environment Permits NDEP permits required for projects near protected areas or with significant land alterations.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Prioritizing safety and compliance is a critical step that helps contractors land more jobs. As a pro tip, assign prequalification preparation tasks across a team or use Safety Services Company to free yourself up while never missing a single step. You may also want to consider getting Mental Health First Aid certification.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Navigating government regulations in construction often feels like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. Rules evolve, new standards emerge, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another update lands. Health and safety remain paramount, particularly in a field where work accidents are more common.

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OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Multiple government regulations add complexity, and each creates silos for specific information provision. For instance, the Work Health Safety Act requires information to be provided to workers and users on safe use of facilities, while other regulations might demand asset registers, certificates, and manufacturer instructions.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

From zoning laws to safety regulations, understanding these requirements is essential for the success of any construction endeavor. Understanding Zoning Laws and Permits Zoning Laws Zoning laws in Texas dictate how land can be used in different areas, impacting the type of construction permitted.

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Stonemark

AUGUST 9, 2020

Commercial construction projects tend to be heavily regulated, and notably so in California. Each city, county, and town has various agencies that outline their own criteria, and trying to understand these regulations can easily overwhelm even a seasoned developer.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2021

3ndless 3arth 3covillage describes itself as “a regenerative community focused on land restoration, permaculture, natural building, holistic health, and eco-conscious education.” They feature several hand-built structures on their 22 acres of land, with all lumber harvested directly from burnt, dead trees on the property.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. ARCHITECT AND LAND PLANNING (ENTRANT): LRK , Memphis BUILDER / DEVELOPER / INTERIOR DESIGNER: Lifestyle Communities , Columbus, Ohio SIZE: 4.5

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Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

From electrical work to asbestos removal, knowing the local regulations, insurance, and bonding requirements will make sure your business is compliant and legal. It is important to understand what constitutes a business entity, such as limited partnerships or LLCs, and the necessary steps to ensure compliance with local regulations.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Launching its Annual Integrated Report for 2022/23, NI Water has reiterated the necessity of full funding to protect public health, enhance the environment and underpin economic growth. The Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial outlines some key initiatives highlighted in the report. “NI

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Practical Law Construction

MAY 27, 2022

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. For example: In the Battersea crane collapse in 2006 (in which two men were tragically killed), the crane operators used the manual for a different model of crane to the crane in operation.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Topography and Drainage An elevated, well-drained site prevents flooding and excessive mud buildup, reducing structural wear and minimizing health hazards for horses. Grading the land and incorporating French drains or gravel foundations helps maintain a stable, dry environment year-round.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Traditionally, farmers would use large machines or even do it by hand, which took a lot of time and effort. This not only saves time but also reduces the amount of chemicals used, helping the environment and lowering costs. Traditional methods, such as using tractors or manual labor, take a lot of time, especially in large fields.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2023

This includes shipbuilding, port construction, offshore oil and gas exploration, land reclamation, and underwater construction. Site inductions Site inductions are a key method for introducing new staff to the occupational health and safety rules, and emergency procedures on a project site.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Perhaps you have been offered a job using an excavator and want to know what licence you will need? Excavators are typically used for construction projects, like mining, digging trenches, or demolition. But that doesn’t mean anyone can use one! This applies to any DIY projects using standard or mini excavators.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

These building strategies encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from incorporating energy-efficient appliances to the use of renewable materials. Resource Efficiency Sustainable construction prioritises the use of materials that are sustainably sourced and have a lower environmental impact.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 10, 2008

As a model for a broader approach to incorporating sustainable codes into all land use issues, David suggests looking at what is being done at the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute ( www.law.du.edu ). Act as a catalyst to bring various disciplines together – from agriculture, health, design, planning, etc.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2010

Diffusion indexes, centered at a score of 50, frequently are used to measure change in economic activity. [ To allow for meaningful comparisons among months, the monthly responses are seasonally adjusted using the Census Bureau’s X-12 program. Comparisons are always to the previous month. Overall ABI. percent confidence level.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

Construction machinery refers to a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed equipment, and tools used for construction, farming, and earthmoving tasks. They are primarily used for digging trenches, holes, and foundations but can also handle heavy lifting, demolition, and dredging tasks. What Is A Construction Machinery?

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

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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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Key Takeaways The Paradise Palms redevelopment is a $300 million project focused on mixed-use development. Zoning and Rezoning Process The first hurdle in the Paradise Palms redevelopment involves zoning regulations set by the Cairns Regional Council. It must comply with various local and state regulations.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Rating tools were, in part, adopted to head off the growing imposition of onerous environmental impact assessment in the building sector via “industry self-regulation”. However, that is what green building and rating tools do, by using selective accounting. These were based on typical construction, not sustainability outcomes.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Priority may require certification by an agency medical unit, including the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Priority may require certification by an agency medical unit, including the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Public Health Service.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 22, 2014

Thank You Land Development Contractors for taking risks, buying land and developing building lots. Thank You Commercial Builders for making it possible for us to have places to work, shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, factories and industrial buildings. Thank You Plumbers for protecting the health of the nation.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Also, read: Soak Pit Design | Health Aspects | Operation and Maintenance of Soak Pit | Applicability of Soak Pit Design. When a homeowner thinks to build a home with an original design, in that case, everything should be taken into mind, like the land is not similar every and have unusual sizes and shape. Number of Occupants.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Before you start dreaming about turning that empty plot of land into a suburban paradise or a stunning new build, theres a less glamorous yet absolutely essential step waiting to make or break your plansa percolation test. Always align your septic system placement with local health department requirements. Hoping to skip it?

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BDC Network

AUGUST 24, 2023

With jurisdictions nationwide enacting new regulations to expand the opportunities for homeowners to build accessible dwelling units on their land, multigenerational living has become increasingly prolific within single-family zoning.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The development of 2 Hudson Square marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the Hudson Square area into a vibrant mixed-use destination. In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. Now the data already recorded for the EnEV certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

where the city is susceptible to the negative impacts of stormwater runoff and sewer overflow events, managing stormwater runoff is critical for protecting public health, the environment, and the citys infrastructure. The Districts Stormwater Management Regulations stipulates construction sites achieve retention of the rainfall from a 1.2-inch

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In the past, people used to rely on rain from various perspectives, but in the modern period, people invented various technologies that reduced the dependency of humans on rain. Humans invented various methods to wrench the groundwater out and use that for good. Rainwater can be used in many ways.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That’s why in his parting assignment for us, he interviewed and penned the following profiles about each intern in the Korte class of 2023. How Sam Niemeyer reeled in a full-time position Sam Niemeyer, a student in occupational safety and health at Murray State University, joined The Korte Company as a safety intern in June 2023.

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Work Gearz

MAY 31, 2022

Consider the risks that your specific work exposes you to, and apart from what you feel you need for your safety on the job, you need to verify if your work environment or employer indicates specific safety characteristics required by federal or state regulations for safety in the workplace. Your health and productivity depend on it. 

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

spaceports as well as availability of launch landing facilities with 10 to 15 launches occurring annually in Florida. We have all of those advantages here,” said Peter Keating, Vice President of Communications of General Dynamics Land Systems. To compete successfully for the next generation of programs within the U.S.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Balancing development and environmental health ensures that the Thruway will serve as a benefit to both the economy and the surrounding natural landscape. The financial breakdown includes costs for land acquisition, construction materials, and labor. Competitive bids for contracts ensure that funding is used effectively.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. 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.

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