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
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Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence
Christopher G. Hill – February 25, 2013 In reading the title to this post, you are likely thinking “Duh, of course you do, if nothing “occurs” then there is nothing to cover!” (or something to that effect). While this seems an obvious conclusion, we’re talking the world of law, construction and insurance coverage where nothing… Continue reading Want Coverage for Construction Related Damage? You Need an Occurrence
A Wonder Siding: Fiber Cement Could be Your Home’s Best Option
Sal Vaglica – March 5, 2013 Picking the right siding for your house is a delicate balancing act between good looks, durability, maintenance and affordability. With wood, vinyl, stone, brick or stucco, you might get only two or three of these. But with fiber cement, a resilient mix of wood pulp and portland cement, you… Continue reading A Wonder Siding: Fiber Cement Could be Your Home’s Best Option
Legal Matters: Avoiding the Headache of Defect Claims
Dan Heilman – February 18, 2013 Once a construction project is finished, most builders want the same thing: to move on to the next one. But builders occasionally face an impediment in the form of a defect claim filed by a project owner. Complaints of defective or poorly installed windows, water intrusion, inadequate ventilation and… Continue reading Legal Matters: Avoiding the Headache of Defect Claims