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
Florida’s Sinkhole Crisis Continues to Gain National Attention; Is Florida Doing Everything Necessary to Protect Residents?
Larry Bache – March 7, 2013 It is has been exactly one week since the tragic sinkhole event that took a man’s life on February 28, 2013. The national spotlight again shines on Florida’s sinkhole crisis. I want to first send my condolences to the victim’s family. I hope his family finds peace and much… Continue reading Florida’s Sinkhole Crisis Continues to Gain National Attention; Is Florida Doing Everything Necessary to Protect Residents?