November 18, 2011 After two years of development, the International Code Council (ICC) has launched the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), which is aimed at establishing a national standard of green building design and performance to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gases in new and existing buildings. The code establishes baseline standards for all… Continue reading Safe & sustainable by the book: 1st national green building code approved
Month: November 2011
Greystone Construction v. National Fire & Marine Insurance affects construction-defect coverage
November 21, 2011 On November 1, 2011, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that will significantly impact construction-defect insurance coverage. In Greystone Construction, Inc. v. National Fire & Marine Insurance Co., the court addressed the definition of the term “accident,” as it relates to the meaning of the term “occurrence” in Commercial General… Continue reading Greystone Construction v. National Fire & Marine Insurance affects construction-defect coverage
In Court of Appeals addresses sufficiency of contractor’s claim under Indiana’s Antitrust Act – Lexology
Terrence L. Brookie – November 14, 2011 On October 25, 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals published its decision in Skyline Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. v. Ziolkowski Constr., Inc., which addressed, among other issues, the sufficiency of a roofing subcontractor’s antitrust claim against a general contractor and local union. Ziolkowski Construction, Inc., a… Continue reading In Court of Appeals addresses sufficiency of contractor’s claim under Indiana’s Antitrust Act – Lexology
PA UCC review & advisory committee begins work on 2012 building codes – Lexology
Kimberly A. Friemuth – November 17, 2011 The Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council (the “Council”) was established by Act 106 of 2008. Appointed by the governor, the 19-member Council is drawn from various construction industry trades and professions and local government. The Council is charged with making recommendations to the governor, the General… Continue reading PA UCC review & advisory committee begins work on 2012 building codes – Lexology
Up to 300 More Homes to Be Repaired in Knauf Chinese Drywall Settlement
November 18, 2011 A new settlement has been reached with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) over defective drywall manufactured by the company in China. The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC), the Homebuilder Steering Committee (HSC) and KPT announced that under a new agreement, KPT will partner with select major homebuilders to repair 200 to 300 homes these… Continue reading Up to 300 More Homes to Be Repaired in Knauf Chinese Drywall Settlement