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Andrew Witik of Christensen Hsu Sipes discusses the current trends in state courts’ interpretation of the defined term “occurrence” in a CGL policy.

Hurricane Dorian Leaves 'Apocalyptic' Damage in the Bahamas

John Yang of the PBS News Hour reports and joins Judy Woodruff from Nassau with an update on a disaster whose scope of destruction is still coming into focus.

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ABC News In-depth Four Corners investigates Australia's apartment building crisis -- from shoddy workmanship to lax laws.

T-Shaped Dark Megalith Hosts Back-to-Basics Young Family Home

Kirsten Dirksen showcases how Tilemachos Andrianopoulos elevated a concrete prism freeing up the space below for indoor/outdoor living and dining rooms.

Construction Contracts - Part 1 (Contract Documents and Flow Down Provisions)

Edward Farrell of Cummins & White, LLP focuses on civil litigation in the areas of commercial and business disputes, real estate, construction law, and professional liability.

10 Unusual but Awesome Tiny Homes & Vacation Cabins

Minds Eyes Design explores 10 unusual but awesome tiny homes and vacation cabins.

Inside The Race To Save The Notre Dame Cathedral | TODAY

NBC’s Keir Simmons goes behind the scenes for a rare look at the cathedral’s problems and its restorations.

10,000 Square Foot Texas Barndominium Tour

Texas Best Construction shows what's possible if you're thinking of building a barndominium.

Construction Resumes at Notre Dame Cathedral After Lead Contamination Fears

VOA News reports that “construction has resumed at France's famed Notre Dame cathedral, Monday, August 19, after work was suspended over fears of lead contamination.”

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