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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Take back agreements. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Is your organization ready? SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). Reduction possibilities.

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Beyond Driver Exoneration: How Dash Cams Reduce Exposure to Nuclear Verdicts

Construction Business Owner

2) Develop and enforce policies and procedures that exceed regulations. They also agreed that companies must always follow policies and procedures and should exceed the regulations. A well-designed CAT program will also align with state labor laws, contracts, and any union agreements. 4) Share safety improvements.

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U.S., Canada, and Mexico finalize agreement to recognize architect credentials

BD+C

Representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities of United States, Canada, and Mexico have announced a major agreement to mutually recognize architect credentials in the three countries, making it possible for architects to work across North American borders. Architects Regulations'

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EPA Ends Perverse Practice of “Sue and Settle”

Green Building Law Update

“The days of regulation through litigation are over,” according to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. We will no longer go behind closed doors and use consent decrees and settlement agreements to resolve lawsuits filed against the Agency by special interest groups where doing so would circumvent the regulatory process set forth by Congress.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Step one on the road to managing construction compliance is straightforward, even if it might be time consuming: Learn the regulations that apply to your business. Wage and union payroll agreements.

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Job Order Contract Cooperatives – WHEN and HOW to Use Them

Job Order Contracting

JOC Cooperatives enable organizations to speed the procurement of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction services (based upon applicable statutes) using a “Master Agreement” and within the basic structure/process of an “owner managed” JOC Program.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. The design should consider factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.