What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim? When you sign up for an insurance policy for your home, car or even health insurance, you enter an agreement with an insurance company that it will pay certain benefits should an accident or disaster occur. You faithfully pay your premiums on time every month, fully expecting that… Continue reading Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Month: March 2013
Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Gregory R. Meeder – March 13, 2013 Arbitration and mediation, two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), are popular forums in which to resolve commercial and construction disputes because ADR is considered less expensive, faster and more efficient than court litigation. In recent years, however, ADR — specifically arbitration — has been criticized as becoming no… Continue reading Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Awesome Apps for Adjusters- Part I
Nicole Vinson – March 9, 2013 Wanted: The ability to work faster. Smart phone and tablet technology may make adjusting a tad easier. It’s a fast pace world, and when you help multiple clients who are in urgent need of assistance, you should take advantage of a few easy buttons. You already have your phone… Continue reading Awesome Apps for Adjusters- Part I
Comment Sought on New Compilation of Building Codes and Standards
February 22, 2013 The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) is calling for public comment on the content of a new code taxonomy of building codes and standards. Code officials; codes and standards developers; federal, state, and local agencies; architects, engineers, and contractors; consumer advocates;… Continue reading Comment Sought on New Compilation of Building Codes and Standards
Construction Code Changes Affecting New Construction And Building Renovations For Commercial And Residential Projects
Shari Shapiro – March 13, 2013 Most jurisdictions in the United States have a construction code setting the minimum standards for new construction and significant renovations of commercial and residential buildings. The construction codes are generally based on the model codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC), a nonprofit standard setting organization, that are… Continue reading Construction Code Changes Affecting New Construction And Building Renovations For Commercial And Residential Projects