Erin Roberts | J.S. Held Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the reduction in load-bearing capacity of a damaged building and may trigger required code upgrades during repair. An understanding of SSD and… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Substantial Structural Damage: Criteria, Repairs, and Code Compliance
Month: November 2024
In Bad Faith: Understanding Bad Faith Claims and Policyholder Protection
Eric Jesse and Alexander B. Corson | Lowenstein Sandler Listen to the podcast In this episode of “Don’t Take No for An Answer,” Eric Jesse, partner in Lowenstein Sandler’s Insurance Recovery Group, is joined by Alexander B. Corson to discuss bad faith in insurance claims. Highlighting a recent example of a case involving Rockefeller University, Eric and Alex explain how… Continue reading In Bad Faith: Understanding Bad Faith Claims and Policyholder Protection
Benefits Of Using AI In Construction
Bradley Sussman and Christopher Ward | K2 Integrity On 30 October 2024, K2 Integrity hosted a webinar focused on the integration of AI in construction, outlining practical applications, implementation considerations, and future trends. The conversation included Bradley Sussman, senior managing director, construction and real estate risk management at K2 Integrity; Christopher Ward, associate managing director, construction and… Continue reading Benefits Of Using AI In Construction
Construction and AI: What Contractors Need to Know from ABC’s New Report
Aarni Heiskanen | AEC Business “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability—and win more work,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. The newly released ABC AI Tech Report delivers on this need, highlighting AI-driven… Continue reading Construction and AI: What Contractors Need to Know from ABC’s New Report
New ConsensusDocs 242 Design Professional Change Order Form Helps Facilitate Compensation for Changes in Design Services
ConsensusDocs ConsensusDocs is publishing a new ConsensusDocs 242 Change in Services and Compensation, a change order for design services by a design professional. In the design and construction industry, one thing is certain – change. The work scope included in basic design services an architect or engineer provides occurs somewhat regularly. Previously, ConsensusDocs did not have a… Continue reading New ConsensusDocs 242 Design Professional Change Order Form Helps Facilitate Compensation for Changes in Design Services