Differing Site Conditions and Change Orders: Crash Course Contract Law #2

Attorney Wally Zimolong gives a crash course on construction contract law.

Rammed Earth Houses in Texas

Matt Risinger reports on homes built using compressed earth in the high-desert area of Texas.

Historic Miami County Church Takes Damage from Severe Weather

KCTV5 News reports that a small country church is working to preserve its building after intense weather tore through the region.

How to Build a Secret Room through a Wardrobe

The I Like to Make Stuff crew demonstrates how to construct a room with a secret entrance in a working-wardrobe.

Dimitri Livas on How to Fix Sydney’s Opal Tower

In this second video on fixing buildings, Dimitri Livas discusses how to deal with the defects in this 36-story building.

Five Years After Flint Water Crisis, City Battles Wide-Spread Distrust

Five years after Flint’s water crisis erupted, ABC News investigates on what long-term effect it has had on the community.

Construction Inventions that are Bound to Amaze You

Advanced Future showcases interesting construction inventions.

Bel Aire Estate with Six-Car Elevator

This 80 million dollar California estate includes a car elevator that can move as well as store automobiles.

Government Contractors Need to Learn about Apprentice Programs

Attorney Wally Zimolong discusses why government contractors should know about DOL approved apprentice programs.

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