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Gray Reed

Weathering the Storm – Part 2: Construction Insurance’s Protection Against Natural Disasters

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In the wake of increasingly frequent natural disasters, construction insurance has become more critical than ever. While many stakeholders view insurance as just another project cost, it is actually your first line of defense...more

Adams & Reese

Louisiana Issues Construction Code Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2023

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Businesses across the construction industry need to be aware that Louisiana has implemented updates and changes to its Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The purpose of adopting and...more

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FEMA’s Commonly Misinterpreted ‘50% Rule’

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Did you know that a residential structure is three times as likely to experience a flood than a fire over the 30-year life of a mortgage? In fact, flooding is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States and...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Owners and Developers Beware: FEMA Flood Insurance Program Is Changing Along With the Climate

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One of the issues contributing to an increasingly volatile construction space for owners and developers is the cost and availability of insurance during and after construction of a project. As a result of accelerated climate...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Natural Disaster Forces Critical Decisions For Municipalities And Residents

Last year, we wrote a post to mark the sixth anniversary of “Superstorm Sandy,” a Category 1 storm that made landfall in October 2012. We also shared a preview of this year’s series of posts on extreme weather, and its impact...more

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Washed Away: What Rights Do You Have When Your Home is Flooded?

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Bill Deron bought a 100-acre tract next to a creek outside the City of Houston. Deron planned to build a subdivision where some of the homes abut a creek. The other homes would sit about 15 feet higher than the creekside...more

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