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Ensure that your business meets environmental and civic requirements by reading these features.

How Paperless Construction Management Benefits Your Bottom Line

Written by John Meibers

Historically, the construction industry has been slow to adopt new technology. But the current economic slump, and a market that's more competitive than ever, are changing the way contractors view technology. The growing need to lower overhead and gain better control over job costs are driving construction company owners and managers to consider innovative ways to achieve their objectives. And technology tools that support paperless processing are leading the way to more profitable construction management.

Tags: 2009 December Issue , environmental , management

Written by John Tessicini

Impending regulations in Massachusetts will mark a major change in the handling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste. A ban will be enforced on July 1, 2006, that will prevent landfill deposits of asphalt, brick, cardboard, concrete, wood and metal coming from commercial construction sites. These regulations will directly address one of the major sources of landfill waste in Massachusetts, and are expected to be a model for other states.

Tags: 2006 April Issue , Compliance , environmental

Turning Tax Credits Into Cash

Written by Todd F, Taggart, John Michel and Dustin Stamper

The tax code is reshaping the landscape for the construction industry. The entire built environment is embracing green initiatives, aided by significant incentives from the current (and former) administration.

The government is investing heavily in clean technology, and many of the most lucrative incentives are being delivered through the tax code. Construction businesses can leverage these incentives to keep busy and profitable.

Tags: 2009 October Issue , environmental , financial

Environmental Compliance Assistance

Written by George Cushnie

Starting a new construction project and not sure which environmental rules might apply or whether or not you need a permit? At one time, these were tough questions, but searching for environmental regulations and assistance has become much easier since the establishment of the web-based Construction Industry Compliance Assistance (CICA) Center (www.CICACenter.org). CICA Center, which is supported by funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), helps the construction industry identify and comply with applicable environmental regulations, including both federal and state rules. All of the resources hosted on CICA Center are free of charge.

Tags: 2006 March Issue , Compliance , environmental