Dan Berkhoudt – May 1, 2013 In the last post, we talked about how to use Building Codes to your advantage when constructing or renovating a residential or commercial building. Here, we’ll talk about how you can more effectively get the right information from the codes department to not only build safely but also to… Continue reading Building Codes are Boss with Your New Construction or Renovation
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Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien and the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
Robert K. Cox – March 25, 2013 Commentators like to discuss the possibility of a uniform, national mechanic’s lien law; some in favor, some not. Until there is a uniform mechanic’s lien law, and in our opinion there is no current groundswell for one, those of you in the construction industry must know the unique… Continue reading Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien and the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
Termination for Convenience Clauses in the Private Arena: Traps every Construction Practitioner Should Know
Tracy Thompson Vann – March 14, 2013 If you do a thesaurus search of the word “termination,” you’ll find: “extinction, annihilation, execution, slaughter, and massacre.” “Termination,” Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, 3rd ed., Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1995, Online Ed. (October 27, 2011). It is no wonder then, that when a contractor it told he is… Continue reading Termination for Convenience Clauses in the Private Arena: Traps every Construction Practitioner Should Know
Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: Introduction to the Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame
The new Strong Frame® special moment frame represents the latest innovative lateral system solution from Simpson Strong‑Tie. Its patented Yield-Link™ structural fuse is designed to bear the brunt of lateral forces during a seismic event which isolates damage within the frame and keeps the structural integrity of the beams and columns intact. With bolt-on/bolt-off ability,… Continue reading Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: Introduction to the Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame
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