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By David P. Amori, PE, RRC |
January 2, 2012
This article provides a brief review of current roof covering codes, design, and selection process. It also presents a number of common construction-related defects that result in the loss of millions of dollars annually.
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By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com |
December 6, 2010
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said freezing weather in the United Kingdom could cost insurers $1 billion this winter.
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By Staff Writer |
September 20, 2010
While more than $35 billion in property losses are caused by natural disasters in the U.S. each year, states and municipalities seeking to adopt ordinances that require "green" or "sustainable" construction often overlook disaster-resistance construction.
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By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com |
August 17, 2010
Among the states most affected by Hurricane Katrina five years ago, only Louisiana has taken decisive steps to adopt a statewide building code, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS).
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By Staff Writer |
May 20, 2010
With forecasters predicting 15 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin between June 1 and Nov. 30, the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has listed its top four myths in preparing structures for hurricanes.
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By Wanda Edwards |
April 14, 2010
Recent catastrophic earthquakes in Chile and Haiti--and this week's tremors in California and Baja, Mexico--have generated much-needed conversations about the preparedness of the U.S. for a major earthquake event.
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By Daniel Hays, Damir Grago |
March 8, 2010
Insured losses from the Chile earthquake will range from $3 billion to $8 billion, according to an early estimate from catastrophe risk modeling firm Eqecat.
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By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
January 25, 2010
Storm frequency and severity will likely increase in Texas in the coming years due to climate change, according to weather researchers.
