The Marietta Times – January 11, 2013 I read “Emergency Center Upgrade Funded” with interest. After a storm, the power grid, building construction, and other conditions are on everyone’s mind. But the increased number and severity of “wind events” nationally should prompt a reexamination in every community. Verisk Analytics conducted an analysis comparing our severe-storm… Continue reading Building Codes Vital Piece of Storm Damage Puzzle
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Building Codes, Building Relationships
Sean D. Shields – December 2012 Roger Axel wants to make one thing crystal clear, “The building official isn’t the bad guy.” Axel, one of the presenters in the “Changing Codes and Planning Ahead” educational session at BCMC 2012, is a building official and Executive Officer and Past-President of the Association of Minnesota Building Officials.… Continue reading Building Codes, Building Relationships
Code Green – Upgrades to Building Codes in 2012 Sideline Old Homes
Marla and John Ray relocated to Denver from Washington, D.C. in 2008, partly because of the weather. But there are days they’d never know they left the stifling Potomac lowlands because their townhouse in central Denver is so hot. By Melissa Baldridge Marla, who owns Denver’s Moving Boxes, works from a third-floor bonus room in her… Continue reading Code Green – Upgrades to Building Codes in 2012 Sideline Old Homes
Delaware Amends Building Construction and Payment Statute
Seth A. Niederman – July 20, 2012 Delaware recently passed House Bill No. 109, which amends Delaware’s laws regarding Building Construction Payments. Two notable revisions which may be of interest to our readers: The amendments clarify when fees and costs may be awarded and the standard for awarding fees (see previous post on recovery of attorney’s fees here). Specifically, the… Continue reading Delaware Amends Building Construction and Payment Statute
Insurers Urge Incentives for States to Adopt Stronger Building Codes
July 24, 2012 Property/casualty insurers are backing a measure in Congress to incentivize states to adopt stronger building codes. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) told members of a House panel today that the measure they are considering would help to save lives and reduce the need for federal disaster aid for the… Continue reading Insurers Urge Incentives for States to Adopt Stronger Building Codes