Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs. Each offers different levels of protectionandmaintenance requirements, and selection depends on the exterior materials and the budget.

Commercial 59

Commercial San Francisco Materials Visualization 59

FDR Safety

JANUARY 29, 2015

But the small business panel expressed concern about duplication with regulations issued by other agencies, “including, for example, materials issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission and other voluntary accrediting organizations, and state accrediting boards.”.

OSHA 120

OSHA Regulation Plans Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 14, 2015

When a company is required to file a disclosure with the Commission, those disclosures (e.g., The SEC first addressed disclosure of material environmental issues in the early 1970s. notes in an annual report) will largely track the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X. COP 21 is only weeks away).

Regulation 120

Regulation Commissioning Security Materials 120

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The CI v4 EAc1: Enhanced Commissioning credit goes farther than the fundamental commissioning incorporating changes from the v4 prerequisite that make this credit more advantageous and less first dollar cost intensive than in v 2009. Be aware that building envelope commissioning is now included in this credit.

Commercial 248

Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Plus, they usually have some combination of historic or architectural significance, beautiful vintage materials and fine craftsmanship – the kind of stuff us industry fanatics just can’t get enough of. Because these buildings are well-known and prominently located, making it all the more exciting to work in them. Craftsmanship is Key.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

And the new emphasis on building materials and product makeup in LEED v4 will greatly favor environmentally conscious brands and businesses, far beyond LEED’s influence on the real estate industry. Earlier this year, the Commission issued orders resolving allegations that The Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.

Claims 120

Claims Green Commissioning Architecture 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2014

USGBC has responded to the controversy: USGBC believes that the coordinated use of EPDs, HPDs and raw material sourcing data – the path that’s been established in LEED v4 – generates information that can be practically acted upon in a way that USETox data reported in an EPD currently cannot be.

Products 120

Products Commissioning Legal Materials 120

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As an expert in low-carbon solutions for construction operations and material selection, Burke can help curate a list of carbon-optimized options for Suffolk clients on their projects. Swenson also offers specialized services through Suffolk Design including carbon neutral master planning, energy modeling, and building systems commissioning.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Life Cycle Commissioning Construction 105

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the public comment period on the proposed rulemaking to enhance and standardize climate related disclosures until June 17, 2022. Accordingly, the Commission extended the comment period for Release Nos.

Commissioning 156

Commissioning Security Regulation Risk 156

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The term “zero energy” is not the same as the control of hazardous energy, and is not found in any OSHA regulations or materials or in U.S. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g.,

Design 156

Design OSHA Feasibility Regulation 156

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Commissioned by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. I have been lurking and reading the comments avidly so just wanted to express my gratitude for providing me with some very good reading material.

Engineering 189

Engineering Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering 189

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

CDT Construction companies have little to no control over the cost of materials or the state of the labor market. After departing FCA, Offredi joined Amazon as a senior regional manager, where he oversaw milestones, critical timing, cost, commissioning and startup of equipment and facilities for new and legacy last mile delivery stations.

Products 177

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 177

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

There is simply no material connection between that existing SEC disclosure requirement and this Executive Branch proposed GHG test. There is simply no material connection between that existing SEC disclosure requirement and this Executive Branch proposed GHG test.

Regulation 120

Regulation Risk Defense Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 12, 2016

There is simply no material connection between that existing SEC disclosure requirement and this Executive Branch proposed GHG test. There is simply no material connection between that existing SEC disclosure requirement and this Executive Branch proposed GHG test.

Regulation 120

Regulation Risk Defense Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 29, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A., a publicly traded Brazilian mining company and one of the world’s largest iron ore producers, with making false and misleading claims about the safety of the Brumadinho dam including through its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures.

Security 156

Security Commissioning Claims Risk 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2016

The word is “organic” as it relates to non-agricultural products is the topic of the October 20, 2016, roundtable sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. But the study only investigated whether an organic claim accurately describes a product containing a small percentage of non-organic material. This is a big deal.

Organization 120

Organization Claims Green Products 120

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

To bring Egypt’s largest desalinization plant from concept to commissioning in just 30 months, the project team was challenged to coordinate and synchronize shipments of construction materials and advanced water-treatment equipment from a worldwide network of suppliers.

Commissioning 74

Commissioning Equipment Materials Construction 74

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 12, 2018

While I was on the Baltoro glacier making my way down from K2 in Pakistan earlier this month the Securities and Exchange Commission informed Exxon Mobil Corp. Information is material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making an investment decision.

Risk 120

Risk Regulation Security Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 1, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission issued a summary decision against California Naturel, Inc., onsumer acting reasonably under the circumstances, and that representation or omission is material to a consumer’s purchasing decision.”. The company may file a petition for review with a United States Court of Appeals within 60 days.

Claims 120

Claims California Commissioning Products 120

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Contractors need to focus on value creation—that means ensuring that all of the project’s resources, materials, and information are linked together, creating a single workflow. To have a truly lean operation, contractors need to pull their resources and materials to the worksite at just the right time to satisfy the project requirements.

Infrastructure 148

Infrastructure Construction Profitability Contractors 148

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2013

In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures.

Green 120

Green Sustainability New York Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 27, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3 to 1 to issue a long awaited proposed new rule to mandate climate risk disclosures by public companies and other businesses in their supply chains. Last Monday, the U.S. including if a company has committed to be carbon neutral by 2030, or the like [something that is today de rigueur]).

Risk 156

Risk Consulting Materials Security 156

Construction Equipment

APRIL 30, 2013

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators. Service truck cranes are widely used for propane delivery, mining, and heavy equipment assembly, repair, and service, as well as by local municipalities’ service workers.

Certification 72

Certification Commissioning OSHA Equipment 72

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. That's more than 13 tons of interior fixtures, appliances, and building materials salvaged for reuse. . View of the home's front elevation.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Green Phoenix Dallas 105

Business Facilities

JANUARY 7, 2021

The material handling systems company will create 250 new jobs as it expands its advanced manufacturing operations in Fort Smith, AR. Read: Hytrol Investing More Than $20M In Arkansas Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

Arkansas 122

Arkansas Materials Commissioning Employment 122

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 21, 2019

But in the last twelve months I learned that a nurdle is also a term for a small, lentil size, pellet of plastic that serves as raw material in the manufacture of plastic products. A year ago, I thought a nurdle was a cricket term for a score by deflecting the ball rather than striking it. At least two of those companies, Chevron Corp.

Products 159

Products Environment Commissioning Green 159

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2016

Some suggest the shift to the IgCC was a concern over the materials credits in LEED v4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant must provide a commissioning report and letter certifying owner receipt of building operations and maintenance documents.

Green 120

Green Maryland Regulation Commissioning 120

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 27, 2021

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) plans to publish guidance for raters of corporate ESG performance in July. In the U.S., However, there may be some good guidance available in a matter of days.

Regulation 156

Regulation Security Foundation Sustainability 156

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §

Certification 120

Certification Green Claims Commissioning 120

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging. They involve expensive raw materials, specialist assembly equipment, dedicated access roads, and highly knowledgeable construction staff.

Construction 148

Construction Accidents Site Green 148

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. Roofing materials. The following changes to how Compass builds led to some significant environmental achievements.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Concrete Products Roads 126

Contractor Magazine

MARCH 21, 2013

International Trade Commission (ITC) in late March unanimously ruled that unlawful pricing by Chinese producers of drawn stainless steel sinks caused material injury to Elkay Mfg. and other domestic producers of drawn stainless steel sinks. read more.

Commissioning 50

Commissioning Injury Materials Management 50

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 17, 2016

Terex Corporation has announced that the proposed transactions for the sale of Terex’s Material Handling & Port Solutions business to Konecranes have received European Commission approval. The European Commission approval is conditioned on a commitment by Konecranes to divest their Stahl CraneSystems business.

Commissioning 48

Commissioning Materials 48

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 27, 2019

million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. By way of a federal court order that became final last month, Truly Organic Inc. and its founder will pay $1.76

Organization 120

Organization Claims Products Visualization 120

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions.

Design 104

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. However, working directly can save the developer the commission they would have to pay the broker. It can also provide additional marketing and advertising support.

Commercial 228

Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 3, 2012

After nearly five years of deliberations, the Federal Trade Commission has released its revised " Green Guides ," which are aimed at environmental marketing claims. Newly updated and added sections include the use of carbon offsets, environmental certifications and seals, and renewable energy and renewable materials claims.

Green 48

Green Guidelines Commissioning Claims 48