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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment. As part of a heavily regulated industry, fuel companies also have to comply with safety and environmental regulations. Otherwise, they can get fined or face legal action.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

My wife going to work for a day should not have been a grave mistake,’’ her husband, Towanda Grant-Cunningham, told WBAL-TV when the family filed a lawsuit in 2021. “I Workers need to be adequately prepared to work longer hours under challenging conditions to fix a broken main or leaking sewage or address flooding in the utility building.”

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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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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

OmTrak

This includes multi-storey residential buildings, public/private buildings, aged care facilities, hospitals, childcare centres, and more. Multiple government regulations add complexity, and each creates silos for specific information provision. What Should Building Manuals Contain? The Manuals should encompass: 1.

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

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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A Look at the Regulations Surrounding Commercial Construction in California

Stonemark

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. Generate public open space. Nurture neighborhood character.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. However, working in densely populated areas also means that there can be catastrophic consequences in the event of failure. The responsibility to address competency is two-fold.