Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers. We view our role as articulating and then mitigating for a business what is now termed “carbon asset risk” which includes a business claim of net zero. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 21, 2021

California Master Planned Community Axed Due to Environmental Concerns. A judge blocked the development of a 6,000 acre, 20,000-home master planned community in California after a lawsuit suggested developers did not consider wildfire risk or greenhouse gas emissions. cbroderick. Wed, 04/21/2021 - 08:48. Read More. .

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 31, 2024

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Construction data is at risk. Download this free data security white paper to learn why the industry is increasingly vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, and what your organization can do to mitigate the risk. . Learn how to protect it. Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:05. Fill out the form to download the white paper. . First Name.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

Make sure to touch on the pain points of the current process and the improved efficiencies, lowered risks and potential for a new competitive edge using proposed technology upgrades. risk and field teams) during the evaluation process helps to ensure full buy-in. Managing Risk in the Digital Age, [link]. Check it out today.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This law firm has worked with businesses, non real estate and real estate alike, in their disclosures required by the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 describing their “efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from [their] direct supply chain for tangible goods offered for sale.”

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 6, 2024

Automating your workflows has proven to save time, reduce the risk of litigation and improve your reputation. A Guide to Construction Administration Eliminating Bottlenecks in Your RFI & Submittal Workflows mhodges Wed, 03/06/2024 - 08:42 Are bottlenecks in your RFI & Submittal workflows slowing you down?

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Project Protection 101: Exclusive Insights for Cost Challenges PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks, and how to take control. These costs have surged due to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, and high demand.

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Natural Building

MAY 10, 2021

A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. The post Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 10, 2017

A California based private company, Propy, contracted with Ukraine’s e-government agency to serve as a duplicate official ledger facilitating the $60,000 Kiev apartment sale in September. And progressive owners of green buildings and the like will all but certainly be at the forefront of this technological revolution.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

How to reduce the risk of every project. How agile project management can help you reduce project risk. This white paper, “Project Accounting: 5 Best Practices for Contractors,” describes how your accounting team can prevent scope creep and project risk from threatening your profitability. reduce risk. Greg Ragsdale.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Bill Hansmire embraces the challenges and risks of underground construction.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions… Improve performance Mitigate risk Reduce cost Increase productivity Reduce reactive maintenance Lowered deferred maintenance Achieve continuous improvement. AIA California Council, 2007. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Available Tools and Services.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 29, 2020

Every 10 minutes, a dropped tool injures someone—here’s how to reduce the risk. It’s important to reduce, and ideally eliminate, this hazard at any and all worksites that present a dropped object risk, such as work at heights and work where tools may be lifted to heights. . Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/29/2020 - 14:09. First Name.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2023

The meltwater from the record-setting Sierra Nevada snowpack presents a flood danger officials are already planning to address.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2020

The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Why is safety so important? These are the basics of a good life for workers, and good business for construction companies. First Name.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 3, 2023

In an industry that involves large investments and risks, this can be the kiss of death to business productivity and profitability. According to a 2020 Accenture study, a staggering 75% of construction industry executives have their internal business functions competing instead of working together, with only 22% getting it right.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 24, 2022

For insights into how industry challenges are propelling construction companies to mitigate or transfer risk and improve supplier relationships, AvidXchange tapped into industry experts. Technology can aid contractors, strengthen relationships and create efficiencies to help boost the bottom line. First Name. Phone Number.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Public utilities are issuing warnings and shutting down power to mitigate risk. Wildfires rage as dry, hot weather and gusty winds blow through the state.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2020

Implementing an automated accounts payable solution can help increase productivity, decrease risk, and provide better visibility into cash flow. Construction companies like you can gain efficiencies by implementing strategic technology offerings. I DO NOT consent to provide personalized information for the purposes outlined above. First Name.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The California Dept. of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles.

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ENR Construction

JULY 27, 2021

PG&E's multi-year commitment to wildfire mitigation, which comes as it admits role in Dixie Fire start, could cost post-bankruptcy firm $15-$20 billion.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The California Dept. of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2021

Should the Government Buy At-Risk Coastal Homes? Buying a home on the coast could mean spending millions for a picturesque ocean view, sandy beaches outside your door—and the serious risk of flooding. cbroderick. Mon, 04/05/2021 - 09:12. Yet property values remain unchanged.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

California Home Prices Rise By 34%. Home prices are rising and listings are decreasing across the country but, arguably, nothing like in California. Also, many owners don't want to sell due to the virus risks. cbroderick. Wed, 09/16/2020 - 09:18. Now the median home price rests at $735,000.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 20, 2013

A new report from the Columbia University Water Center, in conjunction with Veolia Water and Growing Blue, reveals that businesses and cities in America’s most iconic regions are now under greater risk of water scarcity. areas facing the highest climate-related risk of water shortages, including Washington, D.C ” The U.S.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 11, 2015

Living out here in California, we have many parts of our state that can get very hot and stay that way all summer long. While the law only applies in California, it provides a great guide for employers everywhere to protect their workers from the heat. The post Calif.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

California, New Jersey, and Illinois Top List of Markets Most Vulnerable to a Downturn. Several regional markets in California, New Jersey, and Illinois are at risk of a downturn as the housing market cools off from a mid-pandemic buying frenzy . Fri, 09/16/2022 - 10:20. Nationwide, 5.9 Housing Markets. Market Data + Trends.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

And there are ‘real’ definitions in statute, including in California and in legislation pending in Washington DC. And those distinctions do not address the marginal social cost of getting from ‘very low energy’ to net zero and whether or not this is sound environmental policy?

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Reports indicate that construction workers in states with booming construction projects, such as California and Texas, tend to earn more. For example, workers involved in high-risk or specialized projects, such as bridge construction or oil platforms, tend to earn more than those working on residential projects.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Awareness of where most construction is happening in California in 2024 allows for strategic market positioning. Utilizing financial planning in the construction industry helps in forecasting and mitigating risks. Proper financial management minimizes risks and maximizes returns on investment.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 7, 2016

"We're taking another whacking," spokesman John Goodwin of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission said of the decision last month to trim the State Transportation Improvement Plan by $754 million this year -- marking the largest scaling-back of that pot of money in nearly 20 years, with a $328.3 million cut likely next year.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 10, 2016

A federal jury found California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, guilty on Tuesday of violating pipeline safety regulations and misleading investigators before a deadly natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, California killed six people and destroyed 38 homes in 2010.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Research from Redfin shows that, during the five years from 2016 through 2020, migration into the country’s 50 counties with the largest percentage of highest fire and flood risk for homes has increased by an average of 3% and 1.9% respectively. Still, people are moving into risky areas.

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Construction Dive

MAY 2, 2023

Despite delays, the California contractor was able to boost its backlog to a record $5.1 billion and said its shift to smaller, lower risk projects was bearing fruit.

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