HardHatChat

JANUARY 15, 2018

The grocery sector has been keeping a steady pace in recent years, but it is definitely an area to watch in 2018. Likewise, with constant changes to the health care industry’s regulations for facilities, a renovation project often also entails making updates to meet new requirements for power, HVAC and exhaust systems, and egress.

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Commercial Remodeling Construction Renovating 326

FDR Safety

AUGUST 22, 2013

For companies with a global presence, the promise of universal regulations is seen as welcome relief from the multitude of regulations that they must deal with around the world. In an effort to support this, OSHA on March 26, 2012, published the final rule for its Global Harmonization System regulations. The good news.

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OSHA News Regulation Safety 136

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 15, 2020

JOC Program development involves a strategic analysis of current and planned capabilities and a clear definition of desired outcomes.

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Procurement Change Orders Renovating Innovation 165

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Understanding the regulations surrounding construction project financing is essential for developers, contractors, and stakeholders. This article explores key considerations regarding financing regulations in construction, providing insights and practical solutions to navigate this complex landscape. For instance, the Republic Act No.

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Finance Regulation Equity Debt 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Definitely. For example, contractors might face many different regulations, struggle with project management, lack enough skilled labor, or haven’t invested in the right technology. So is there hope for improvement? New data indicates some progress, and new tactics can help contractors do their part to close the productivity gap.

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Products Statistics Contractors Industrial 208

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Last week the House and Senate passed S952 , legislation introduced on June 8, 2017, amending the Green Buildings Act by adding to the definition of public projects, that had regulated new construction or major renovations of buildings, now expanded to include a public building’s “public real property site.”

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Rhode Island Site Green Regulation 120

Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Volatile market conditions such as fluctuating prices, and changes in the supplier environment and regulations can all be hard to predict and therefore difficult to incorporate into an estimate. Definitive Estimate. A detailed estimate often accompanies blueprints and other detailed project documents.

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Estimating Feasibility Construction Budgeting 60

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Type of equipment, i.e. Chiller, Transformer… Further definition of equipment by number. Properly recycle or dispose of materials in accordance with environmental regulations. Building component system or type of building equipment group, i.e. Electrical (ELEC), Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC).

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Inspections Equipment Safety Materials 264

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is important to understand that there is no regulatory or legal definition for probability and severity terms. Examples of definitions are provided in Figure 3 and it is up to the team to review and edit terms for the level of risk associated with the operation(s). Example Definitions [2].

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Risk Feasibility Safety Injury 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2021

JOC, in this case is an acronym for Job Order Contracting JOC is a integrated planning, procurement, and construction delivery method that, depending upon applicable regulations/statues, can be used for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction for facilities and/or horizontal physical infrastructure. Reward is performance-based.

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Contract Life Cycle Procurement Change Orders 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

Working at heights is definitely one of the common hazards in construction, as the first four standards on this list demonstrate. Stay Compliant with Safety Regulations. Keeping up with regulations in construction — for safety and other issues — can be a time-consuming process.

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Safety OSHA Equipment Software 182

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Second, the Council is also expected to recommend legislation be introduced in January 2014 before the state legislature expanding the definition of “high performance building” to also include IgCC projects. Codes and Regulations Construction Green IGCC International LEED building code'

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Maryland Green Baltimore Regulation 120

FDR Safety

MAY 20, 2019

The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. Control circuit type devices are specifically excluded from OSHA’s definition of an EID and are thus not a compliant method of controlling hazardous energy during service and maintenance activities.

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OSHA Safety Employment Regulation 149

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

AFARS) The above definition of a unit price book clearly notes the requirement that the JOC unit price book reflect both local and current costs for the work to be performed using JOC. 5117.9001 Definitions. 1 Revised August 4, 2022 5117.9004 DOD FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT 5117.9004 Procedures.

Contract 264

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Each project carries a significant amount of risk including countless safety issues, stringent regulations or contractual obligations, weather delays, lack of qualified labor, subcontractor performance and inconsistent cash flows, just to name a few. There has to be a better way! Howard Dembs, CFO, W. Soule and Co. Click to learn more.

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Contractors Cash Flow Construction Management 204

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But actually very little of it, when the chemistry industry estimates less than 1% of polystyrene is used in as a ‘food service product’ and that is all this law regulates. The law criminalizes the use of some polystyrene. apparently the chickens have good lobbyists?).

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Maryland Products New York Regulation 156

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

OSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing safety regulations in the U.S., Not only can you find out about recent regulation changes, and information about other great resources like this post, I also cover real-life safety incidents on jobsites throughout the country. It’s definitely a site worth bookmarking.

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Resource Safety ProCore OSHA 140

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2022

It is important to check any statutes or regulations in your specific area to determine if any limitations exist on the use of this method. Definition of the types of construction services that can be done using the JOC Program (General construction, Roofing, Maintenance, etc.).

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Contractors Contract Documentation Project Management 263

Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

Formally known as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds regulation, the ruling grouped immigrants receiving government assistance into the definition of “public charge,” but in doing so, included foreign nationals working toward permanent residence and nonimmigrant workers seeking to extend their stay, says NAHB.

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NAHB Legal Construction Illinois 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2016

Transparency in cost and accounting via standardized cost data architectures, terms, and definitions. Early and ongoing involvement of ALL participants. Value and qualification based selection / procurement/. Shared risk/reward. Appropriate used of supporting technology.

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Products Construction Accounting Procurement 100

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2018

Applicable Regulations, Statues – Owner entity type (Federal Government, DOD Federal Government, State/County/Local Government, Transportation Organization, Healthcare Organization, Educational Institution, etc.), Categorical Definitions. Multi-trade or single trade. and physical location. NOTICE OF INTENT. SCOPE OF WORK.

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Contract Construction Renovating Organization 100

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The Keep American Beautiful anti littering campaign was founded by beverage manufacturers and others in 1953, partly to forestall regulation of disposable containers. And while today it has a broader definition including not only environmental claims but also matters of ESG.

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Claims Sustainability Legal Risk 156

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 22, 2014

Also driving the bill is an unsettled question in the existing code of the definition of what is extensively modified and subject to the green mandate. And the State is drafting regulations to allow use of the IgCC on State capital projects, including schools, where the law had previously required LEED Silver certification.

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Baltimore Green Permits Maryland 120

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. Documenting feasibility can demonstrate that an employer met the standard of care called for in the OSH Act and OSHA regulations.

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Feasibility Employment Deals OSHA 156

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. Documenting feasibility can demonstrate that an employer met the standard of care called for in the OSH Act and OSHA regulations.

Drafting 156

Drafting Feasibility OSHA Risk 156

Safety Services Company

APRIL 21, 2014

The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. In addition to creating new and updating current regulations, OSHA publishes interpretations and answers to questions about existing rules. OSHA Definition of A HNOC Clarified for the HCS.

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OSHA Regulation Injury Employment 48

Safety Services Company

JUNE 25, 2014

An April 2014 final ruling by OSHA that changed regulations in Construction’s Subpart V – Power Transmission and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment. OSHA is updating the 40-year-old electric power line work construction regulation, along with the general industry code, to make them consistent with each other.

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Electrical Regulation OSHA Employment 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. The one below features my father and me, and definitely represents our corporate image. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Industry News.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 185

Constructonomics

JANUARY 15, 2014

This caused uproar as it was clear that regulations and checks were just not tight enough. Chickens are a great investment and as the most popular meat within the UK it could definitely be a wise decision to make.

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Regulation Security Sustainability Housing 149

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules.

OSHA 48

OSHA Regulation Safety Inspections 48

Stok

APRIL 12, 2023

While the final rules and the timeline for their release and adoption are not definitive, SEC registrants can anticipate complying with these disclosures soon, with the earliest compliance period likely to start in 2025 using 2024 numbers.

Regulation 52

Regulation Inventory Risk Software 52

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In 2002, as part of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, the BFPP definition was amended to include the parenthetical phrase “(or a tenant of a person)” in the description of who can claim the BFPP defense, but there was no other direction on the treatment of tenants.

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Liability Defense Leases Compensation 149

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

The retainage definition is simple – it’s the percentage of a contract’s price that’s withheld from a contractor. It’s important for every contractor to understand the laws and regulations regarding retainage in their area. Retainage in construction defined.

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Cash Flow Lien Construction Negotiation 147

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Investments by individuals and institutions driven by environmental, social and governance matters continue to remain front and center in the minds of boards of directors, government regulators and the media.

Risk 174

Risk Green Sustainability Maine 174

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Compliance/Regulations. So, whatever your definition of IPD, teamwork and communication are key. What’s your definition of IPD? General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Sales/Marketing. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

One of these changes was the reorganization of article 110, which included moving the section and definition of “Priority” to the very beginning of the publication. It’s best to stay up to date and be prepared, with any regulation. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021? How Can I Make Sure We Are in Compliance?

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OSHA Electrical Safety Employment 95

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

2 Common data environment (CDE) Use of industry standard terms and definitions , all in plain English without excessive use of acronyms or abbreviations. Local market, current , and granular construction task data organized via expanded CSI MasterFormat. Adjust processes and teams as required based upon metrics. #4

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Accounting Products Procurement CSI 130