Imagine you move into a newly constructed apartment. No one has ever lived there before, so you would expect that the apartment is nearly perfect. But as you take a look around inside, you find that the paint needs touching up in some spots, there are scratches on the floors, there’s dust everywhere, and there’s …
Have you identified a labor turnover issue within your company? Do you struggle to keep labor around long-term? Turnover and retention are two of the biggest problems that company heads face in staffing. Having a high turnover rate and low retention could mean that something is missing in your hiring processes or that your company …
Construction projects require countless decisions, especially regarding how and who to hire. Some companies think the best way to find talent is through a skilled trades staffing agency, but this might not always be the case. Let’s explore why you should not use a skilled trades staffing agency. 1. You’re not ready to meet deadlines …
Dozens of workers die, and thousands more become sick each year from working in hot or humid conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in California runs campaigns to educate employers and employees on the dangers of working in high-heat environments. It also issues regulations all California employers with outdoor workplaces must comply with. …
If you are involved in a project covered by CEQA, NEPA, or both, then you will have to do some assessments. One of these is a cultural assessment, which is also required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A cultural assessment is a survey of cultural resources which might be damaged …
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a landmark piece of legislation that was put in place to add protection for the environment. It is California’s state counterpart to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and has important provisions that can sometimes affect real estate developers. What Is CEQA? CEQA was signed into law in …
In 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was enacted. This established the President’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The law requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed actions. This can thus impact contractors working on federal projects, including developers constructing buildings that will be used by federal agencies. What are the …
One of the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a Biological Site Assessment (BSA). This is intended to ensure that the project does not have significant impacts on sensitive biological resources. When is a BSA Required? A BSA is typically required when the project is located within or adjacent to an area …
Construction projects have many different moving parts. Even with proper planning, there is still a chance that things will not go as expected. This can result in budget and time overruns. Rework is one of the most common problems in construction; one that can have a devastating effect on the cost and schedule of a …
Far too many developers deal with issues that show up during the construction phase of a project reactively. They go into the project working on the assumption that there will be no problems. Then when problems inevitably show up, the project rapidly ends up over both time and budget. Unforeseen environmental and safety issues are …
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