Tag: law
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CPD: Awaab’s Law and damp management
This CPD explains the new requirements introduced by Awaab’s Law and how construction professionals can effectively address moisture problems. By Daniel Docking. Image: Dreamstime What you will learn in this CPD The categories of mould hazards The legislation and standards relating to mould and damp Practical guidance for construction professionals The initial phase of Awaab’s…
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Trade bodies warn about unqualified contractors ahead of Awaab’s Law
“We are still seeing specifications being value engineered to the max and many construction trades being squeezed on price,” said Nathan Wood, BESA’s London and South East regional chair. “The result is that non-competent multi-trade outfits are undercutting professional ventilation installers and thermal insulation contractors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Did you know breaking this tree law could cost you £5,000?
When it comes to pruning or cutting down trees in your garden, most homeowners are aware of the need to respect Tree Preservation Orders. But do you know the other law that could lead to fines or even prosecution if you break it? It’s particularly relevant during the Autumn months when the creatures it’s designed…
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6 labor and employment issues that are in flux, according to law firm Littler
The beginning of President Donald Trump’s second presidency has already included “dramatic changes” in labor and employment policy and law — and more are expected, Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute said in its 2025 Labor Day Report, released last week. “In less than nine months, the new administration has transformed more than six decades of labor…
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‘Build More NY’ Coalition Pushes to Reform Scaffold Law
Nearly 50 business and civic organizations today announced the formation of the Build More New York coalition to support jobs, construction and development across the state by reforming the outdated Scaffold Law. Build More New York is rallying around Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act, which will preempt the Scaffold Law for federally funded projects…
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New law will require high-rise cladding remediation by 2029
The government is bringing forward a new Remediation Bill requiring landlords of buildings 18m or more in height with unsafe cladding to complete remediation by the end of 2029. The law will also set a 2031 cladding remediation deadline for owners of buildings 11-18m in height. Under the new legislation, those failing to comply without…
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California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from…
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FGIA Summit Covers PFAS, Green Claims, Sustainability Law
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm. Jean-Cyril Walker and Alexa Pecht gave a presentation entitled, “’Green’ Claims | Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S.,” and their colleague James Votaw…
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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A bill from U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., to exempt federally funded projects from New York state state’s Scaffold Law has a realistic path forward, most likely as part of a broader legislative package such…