Presenting Visual Evidence

Bert L. Howe & Associates has released an updated version of the Presenting Visual Evidence DVD. The new DVD contains updated information and examples of several animated 3D demonstratives utilized in a variety of construction defect and claims litigations. To order a copy of this valuable professional development resource please click here.

Peel Guard - Temporary Surface Protection

Though described by its manufacturer as a product to be used during construction, PeelGuard is clearly applicable for the claims professional as well. Need to protect a floor during adjacent destructive testing? The manufacturer claims that their product is a better choice than spreadng out a conventional plastic sheet.

Battle over Harmon Tower Continues

Local news report on the continue legal battle over Harmon Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada and whether its owers will be allowed to demolish it while they are still suing the builder in a construction defect lawsuit.

Wood Rot near Window - Wood Siding Damage

A look at a common problem with wood siding, whether due to homeowner maintenance failure or construction defects. Watch this video to learn more about problems homeowners deal with, when moisture soaks into wood siding on a regular basis. Let's face it, wood siding like this won't last long if it's absorbing moisture regularly.

Pinnacle Towers, At the Center of the California Arbitration Decision

Before the recent lawsuit (see the article graciously contributed by Stephen A. Sunseri and Aarti Kewalramani), Pinnacle Towers was a new project looking for residents. This is the promotional video for the tower, now the topic of a California Supreme Court decision covering arbitration clauses.

Construction Project Gives Economy a Boost

WULK in Wisconsin reports on hopes that a large construction project will add 1,600 jobs to the local economy. Reporters talk with local experts on how the area has been hit by the recession and how these jobs will help matters improve.

Rick Righi on WCC's Takeaways for the Construction Industry

Rick Righi, a Phoenix attorney, gives his take on West Coast Casualty's annual seminar, looking at challenges in contruction defect litigation and changes to the construction defect industry.

Home sick: Living with Chinese drywall

PBS's Need to Know looks at the problems caused by drywall imported from China and the difficulties in dealing with problems caused by defective products that are imported from other countries. The program talks both to homeowners affected by the issue and to those who have followed the story.

Catastrophes, Premiums, and the Cycle

In this interview with insurance Journal’s Charlie Boyle, Jerry Sullivan, head of the Sullivan Group, speaks out on some insurance industry essentials concerning catastrophes, premiums and the Cycle.

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