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Legal Requirements for Construction Projects in Texas: Compliance Checklist

Building Radar

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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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fall protection grates are frequently used at wastewater treatment plants to protect workers. A state agency fined the sewage treatment plant $168,000 for safety violations at the plant. Roofers die at close to twice the average rate of all US construction workers, with 29.9 He drowned in water at the bottom of the hole.

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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

OmTrak

Model Guidance for Building Manuals In December 2021, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) published its Model Guidance for Building Manuals, emphasising transparency, accountability, and the transfer of knowledge regarding design solutions and key safety and maintenance obligations to new owners. Fire safety and design solutions 3.

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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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B.C. Considering Two Amendments to Workplace Safety Regulations

Safety Services Company

The proposed changes to the asbestos standard, Section 20.112 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, are designed to clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners, and abatement contractors. of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, outline the requirements for positioning and use of portable ladders.

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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.