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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an ambitious, multi-decade plan that would put $20 billion toward protecting the city against natural disasters caused by climate change.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an ambitious, multi-decade plan that would put $20 billion toward protecting the city against natural disasters caused by climate change.

Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate aimed at providing additional incentives for states to adopt and enforce uniform building codes.

Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate aimed at providing additional incentives for states to adopt and enforce uniform building codes.

The communities in the Northeast most gravely affected by Superstorm Sandy include some of the wealthiest towns in the nation: For practically every bungalow destroyed by the storm surge, a million-dollar beachfront mansion was also claimed.

Poor design, structural failures and building codes not being enforced--all of these factors can compound cat losses while creating a minefield of coverage complexities. One construction design professional weighs in.

Poor design, structural failures and building codes not being enforced--all of these factors can compound cat losses while creating a minefield of coverage complexities. One construction design professional weighs in.

Representatives of an industry association voiced strong support for legislation that would provide additional incentives to states that adopt uniform and enforceable building codes.