A regulatory authorisation required before construction or field work begins in coastal or tidal zones. Subcontractors must confirm permit approval before mobilising crews or equipment to shoreline sites. Work started without this permit can trigger stop-work orders and significant project delays.
ComplianceGlossary Term
Coastal Development Permit
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MUTCD (Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices)
ComplianceThe U.S. federal standard governing road signs, signals, and markings near worksites. Subcontractors performing roadside or right-of-way work must follow MUTCD traffic control plans. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders, fines, or lost contracts.
API (American Petroleum Institute)
ComplianceThe leading industry organisation that develops technical standards, safety protocols, and equipment specifications that subcontractors must follow when working on oil and gas projects. API certifications and compliance with API standards are often mandatory requirements in service contracts and can affect your ability to bid on projects.
RAGAGEP (Recognised and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices)
ComplianceIndustry standards, codes, and technical guidelines that define minimum safe design and operating requirements. Subcontractors must follow RAGAGEP when installing, inspecting, or maintaining equipment on client sites. Non-compliance can trigger regulatory violations or disqualify you from future contracts.
Nfpa 70e (national Fire Protection Association 70e Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
ComplianceA U.S. standard governing electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, and arc flash hazard protocols on job sites. Subcontractors working on energised electrical systems must comply to meet site access and insurance requirements. Canadian contractors often encounter it on cross-border projects or with American general contractors.
C3pao (cmmc Third-Party Assessment Organisation)
ComplianceAn accredited body that audits and certifies subcontractors under the U.S. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification programme. If you handle U.S. defence-related contracts, a C3PAO must verify your cybersecurity practices before you can bid. Without this certification, you may be disqualified from certain federal supply chain work.
Compliance Theater
ComplianceWhen a prime contractor or owner requires paperwork and box-checking that looks rigorous but adds no real safety value. Subcontractors absorb the administrative burden without reducing on-site risk. Recognising it helps crews push back on inefficiencies that drain time and resources.
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IRS Waives Penalties for Red-Dyed Diesel on Highways Through Dec. 31
The IRS will not penalize highway use of dyed diesel from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. Contractors running off-road fuel in trucks should still check state rules and document fuel purchases.
20 hours agoComplianceSpecialty Trades Cut Injury Rates 32.4% Since 2011-12, CPWR Finds
CPWR's June 2026 data bulletin shows nonfatal injury rates fell 46.9% in heavy and civil, 32.4% in specialty trades and 32.2% in building construction. Safety leads should benchmark against the specialty-trades figure before their next renewal.
20 hours agoComplianceOSHA Targets November Proposal to Revisit Computer-Based LOTO Controls
OSHA lists a lockout/tagout update (RIN 1218-AD00) with a November 2026 target for a proposed rule on computer-based controls. The current 29 CFR 1910.147 requirements still apply.
yesterdayComplianceOSHA Proposes $648K Against Six Contractors at Monroe, NY Excavation
OSHA cited a general contractor and five subcontractors at the Monroe Commons site for willful and serious excavation violations. The proposed penalties total $648,094.
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