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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Yet, for some reason, the inclusion of effective evacuation equipment for use in the event of an emergency is an all-too-common afterthought – when, in fact, its inclusion at the construction stage is far safer, more legally compliant and more cost effective. Immediate Legal Compliance. Eliminates Site Disruption; Reduces Overall Cost.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.

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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

Construction Marketing

James Barrett, chief innovation officer at Turner Construction, acknowledges that there needs to be an incremental approach to tech adoption. VR can also be useful in educating architects and engineers, of whom many have never worked or spent a lot of time on construction sites during their academic training. Author Bio: David B.

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3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change 

Pro Builder

Most people rarely think that their homes or office buildings are major contributors to climate change, but we should not be so quick to overlook them. While they are legal requirements in the U.S., More states are requiring educational training for builders to obtain their licenses, which has improved compliance in recent years.

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LEED Creates Business Opportunities Beyond The Environmental Industrial Complex

Green Building Law Update

From snow removal to legal services and office cleaning to landscaping with literally hundreds of business sectors in between, business not traditionally thought of as being in the construction field or the environmental industrial complex, are profiting by being green and marketing their contribution to LEED credits.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

Lets Build

People in occupations that don’t require any education after high school are at a higher risk of suicide. Offices were shut and more job sites are reopening up, this means the travel to get to most sites has increased as well as the pace of work and time to completion has gotten shorter. Get educated! Mates in Mind.

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Repercussions of Architect's failure to meet continuing education

Construction Lawyer

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. December 15, 2005 in news | Permalink.