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Regulations | Aug 5, 2016

Stop-work orders in New York City up sharply this year

The orders come after a rise in the number of deadly accidents that have occurred in the past few years.

Sustainability | Aug 4, 2016

S.F. Bay Area voters approve first-of-its-kind tax to fight impact of climate change

The funds from the tax will be used to restore wetlands

Concrete | Aug 2, 2016

Concrete Association builds case against cross-laminated timber

The campaign asserts that not enough is known about CLT in construction

Seismic Design | Jul 28, 2016

Risk of man-made earthquakes now factor in seismic hazard analysis

Significant risk increases seen in some areas of the U.S.

 

Resiliency | Jul 27, 2016

New York’s resilience plans not taking long-term view, critics charge

Continued waterfront development may be regretted later this century.

 

Green Specifications | Jul 26, 2016

New Miami Beach law requires LEED certification on projects larger than 7,000 sf

LEED Silver the prescribed standard on buildings larger than 50,000 sf.

Energy | Jul 25, 2016

Michigan law provides local governments with flexible energy conservation financing

Allows cities to fund projects without adding debt.

 

Contractors | Jul 15, 2016

Trade unions, contractors call for maximum penalty in construction worker death case

‘Sick and tired’ of lawbreaking contractors defining public perception.

 

Multifamily Housing | Jul 14, 2016

Portland, Ore., City Council approves construction excise tax for affordable housing

Expected to raise $8 million annually on commercial and residential projects.

 

Drones | Jul 13, 2016

FAA issues final rule on commercial use of drones

The rule covers commercial uses for drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, and it takes effect Aug. 29.

 

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