Shari Shapiro – February 4, 2013 The fifty billion dollar (yes, that’s $50,000,000,000) Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill (the “Relief Bill”) is headed to President Obama’s desk for his signature. The Full Text of the bill is available here http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr152rds/pdf/BILLS-113hr152rds.pdf The Relief Bill provides several different opportunities for the Federal government to encourage states to adopt up-to-date building codes… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill “Blows In” Opportunity For States To Adopt Better Building Codes
California Adopts New Building Standards
Alison Rice – February 1, 2013 The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more straightforward rules for accessibility. Given California’s reputation for regulation, the state’s 2013 Building Standards Code could have been a headache and a half for builders. But the newest version of the code, adopted by the California Building Standards Commission… Continue reading California Adopts New Building Standards
Xactware Unveils Revolutionary Multi-Platform Xactimate version 28
Jim Loveland – February 12, 2013 Latest version allows property professionals to estimate claims on mobile, tablet, online, or desktop platforms Today at its fourth annual user conference, Xactware unveiled Xactimate® version 28, a revolutionary new way to estimate structural repair costs on mobile, online, and desktop platforms. When the update is released in spring… Continue reading Xactware Unveils Revolutionary Multi-Platform Xactimate version 28
How to Guarantee the HOA can’t Litigate Condo Construction Defect Claims
Jared E. Berg and John W. Mill – January 28, 2013 Developers and general contractors would like to avoid litigating construction defect claims brought by condominium homeowner associations. There is a way to do this. It is common practice for real estate attorneys, when drafting declarations for common interest communities, to include arbitration clauses in… Continue reading How to Guarantee the HOA can’t Litigate Condo Construction Defect Claims
U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing
Glenda Taylor A deck with no or inadequate railings is an accident waiting to happen. To ensure safety, individual communities in the United States regulate certain aspects of construction. Most regulations come from the International Residential Code, although local building authorities often add additional restrictions for their specific communities. When you’re constructing a deck, your… Continue reading U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing