The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review two decisions of the DC Circuit, which held that “when an agency has given its regulation a definitive interpretation, and later significantly revises that interpretation, the agency has, in effect amended its rule, something it may not accomplish [under the Administrative Procedure…
Beginning in the fall of 2014, the University of Texas at Arlington plans to offer a new Master of Construction Management (MCM) degree with an option to take courses online to help meet industry demand in Texas, especially in the thriving North Texas region. It will focus on management of…
Most of us relish Fridays, but the opposite holds true for Mondays. Inc.com came up with a list of 7 Things You Can Do on Friday to Make Monday Awesome. I’m game. Are you? Here’s Inc.com’s list: Set up some exciting contacts Organize the week Get one thing off your…
UPDATE: Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection — Effective July 1, 2014, Washington will require Arc Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection (AFCI) as specified in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Proposed rule changes to Washington Administrative Code § 296-46B were adopted on May 20, 2014 and will…
Many of you who read blogs and other on-line publications likely understand the power of social media. Is it a tool in your company’s tool belt? What are your reasons for using social media? How are you using it? And, if not, why not? Important reasons for embracing and/or changing…
Revised Code of Washington §§ 19.28.041, 19.28.161, and 19.28.006 definitions of “Equipment” and “Electrical construction trade” require that all parts and components of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems be installed and maintained by properly licensed electrical contractors and certified electricians. Construction contractors who are not electrical contractors are not properly licensed…
If you provide engineering and/or surveying services in Ohio, the current Certificates of Authorization expire on June 30, 2014 — Ohio law has changed and the renewal process is now biennial. Mark your calendar — Registration Deadline is Monday, June 30, 2014 by 4:30 p.m. and Certificates of Authorization cannot…
The Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Board) licenses those working in the plumbing, hydronic, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration disciplines. It issues trade licenses, specialty licenses and medical gas piping installation certifications. It began to issue contractor licenses on November 1, 2012, and anyone working in these…
In late March, a trial court in Bergen County, New Jersey dismissed a condominium association’s construction defect claims against several construction entities for failure to comply with the applicable statute of limitations. This decision’s appellate aftermath will be interesting to follow, because the trial court stripped away some of the…
The Nevada State Contractors Board recently sent out an invitation to all contractors for its second FREE educational seminar Wednesday, June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited to 50 participants at the Reno location, 5400 Mill Street, and 100 at the Las Vegas location, Clark County…