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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

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Florida Condo Inspection Bill Fails to Pass Before End of Session

ENR Construction

Bill introduced in response to Champlain Towers condo collapse fails to pass despite general agreement on inspection requirements.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

It is defined within and Lean environment government by a long-term multi-party agreement and associated written Operations Manual / Execution Guide. A detailed scope of work is associated with a detailed line item cost estimate and builder’s proposal based upon a locally researched unit price book.

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. In my opinion, if OSHA goes forward with this policy, it is likely to result in employer litigation.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

In the letter, Fairfax said that non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite. Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. 29 U.S.C. §

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

But, some companies can charge up to GBP 72 for a thorough inspection. . You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. Most roofing companies provide roof and gutter assessments for free. This is a way for them to get a customer’s trust if they decide to get future services.

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ConsensusDocs releases new agreements for contractors who hire consultants

BD+C

ConsensusDocs has released the new ConsensusDocs 746 Constructor & Geotechnical Consultant Agreement and the 747 Constructor & Consultant Agreement. These contracts provide an industry standard for a contractor who wants to retain a consultant on a construction project. Standards Codes and Standards'