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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fall protection grates are frequently used at wastewater treatment plants to protect workers. Roofers die at close to twice the average rate of all US construction workers, with 29.9 Sadly, many falls in both industries can be reduced by simply following regulations. deaths for every 1,000 full-time workers.

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NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes

The Pro Builder

and providing greater flexibility when using bond financing to build or preserve LIHTC properties. Department of Health & Human Services budget proposal completely eliminated Job Corps funding. In other words, it gives federal agencies the latitude to interpret the scope of regulations. Plaintiffs in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

As part of a heavily regulated industry, fuel companies also have to comply with safety and environmental regulations. Risk management ensures companies comply with regulations. Contractor prequalifications ensure companies meet health and safety standards, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value. There’s more focus than ever on the environmental impact of construction projects.

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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Achieving Balance Among Drive-thrus and Walkable Communities 

Civil + Structural Engineer

by Jill Bahm, AICP, Partner, Giffels Webster Throughout the US, the interest in creating more walkable communities is intensifying. More land is consumed for vehicle stacking to keep waiting cars from extending into the roadway, as well as accommodating bypasses or “bailouts” to let drivers out of the queue, if needed.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s The effects of climate change like drought, extreme weather events, and sea level rise, have far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of all living things. Even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C,