Goldman Sachs 2013 Outlook: U.S. Housing Market

Global Investment Research expects more improvement in the U.S. housing market in 2013. Jan Hatzuis explaints to Allison Nathan that he expects clear improvement, which bodes well for future housing starts. Mr. Hatzuis expects housing starts to continue to rise.

Homebuilders On Fire

That's the word from the markets, with a 240 percent gain from their low point. Diana Olick, reporting for CNBC says that new orders are up and homebuilder stocks could rise even more.

Construction mishap at NYU dorm leads to million-dollar lawsuit

Construction workers at an NYU dorm accidentally sent wet concrete pouring in to the building next door, also a dorm. The concrete damaged walls on the third and fourth floors. Students have been evacuated and the building owners are suing for a million dollars.

Construction Continues on Orlando Performing Arts Center

Construction, and a hunt for funding, continues on Orlando Florida's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The first phase has a pricetag of $200 million, of which Orange County, Florida has paid $17 million, with another $4.8 million committed. Construction of the first phase is scheduled for completed in mid-2014.

Window Fenestration Issues

Video depicting common wood window water intrusion and resultant damage.

Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc - Corporate Profile and Capabilities - Construction Expert Witness

Construction Defect Litigation and Claims Support Solution for Legal Professionals. Capabilities include registered architects, civil and structural engineers, roofing and waterproofing experts, building envelope experts. The approach at BHA is to provide a single point of reference to Legal Professionals, General Liability Carriers, Owners and Builders seeking effective resolution to construction related claims and disputes. For additional information or to schedule an initial consultation regarding your matter, contact us at www.berthowe.com

More News on Nevada HOA Scam — Nancy Quon found dead at home

More on the still developing news story involving an alleged plot to seize control of homeowners' associations in order to funnel lucrative construction defect contracts to favored firms.

Construction Injury Lawsuit: Fed Probe Reveals Cause of Dallas Cowboys Training Facility Collapse

In this news report, CW 33 reporter Dawn Tongish details the findings of a federal probe into the collapse of a Dallas Cowboys training facility during a May 2009 thunderstorm. The independent investigation concluded that design flaws were responsible for the collapse. "This was a terribly underdesigned structure and predictibly dangerous in bad weather," says Dallas trial lawyer Frank L. Branson, who has filed lawsuits on behalf of Cowboys' scouting assistant Richard Behm and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis.

Residential Construction Sequencing Explained

3D rendered animation assembled by the Construction Experts Group at Bert L. Howe & Associates, Inc. This video summarizes the residential construction process, illustrating building components and construction sequencing from site acquisition to construction completion. This video is intended to illustrate the residential construction process and to assist legal professionals, commercial general liability carriers in understanding the construction process.

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