Hurricane Season Could Worsen Oil Spill Damage
Hurricane Season Could Worsen Oil Spill Damage As the first tendrils of British Petroleum's massive Deepwater Horizon oil gusher lapped up on the bayous and beaches of coastal Louisiana, observers warned of a possible threat that could drastically add to the spill's destructive potential: hurricane storm surge. "If a hurricane ... more
Coastal Economies Claw Their Way Back to Growth
Coastal Economies Claw Their Way Back to Growth As the nation begins to move out of recession, the construction industry is starting to show signs of life - as are some coastal economies. Twenty-nine U.S. states added construction jobs to their net payroll numbers in recent months, according to an ... more
LSU's "Wash and Wear" House Showcases Flood-Tolerant Building Assemblies
LSU's "Wash and Wear" House Showcases Flood-Tolerant Building Assemblies Elevated on four-foot piers , the Green Dream 2 "wash and wear" house has water-tolerant construction details that would allow it to survive deep water inundation with little need for repair or replacement of materials. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, ... more
Chinese Drywall Update: Knauf Settles with Beazer for $18 per Square Foot
Chinese Drywall Update: Knauf Settles with Beazer for $18 per Square Foot Since losing decisively in court last month, Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin has been courting builders with offers to settle claims relating to Chinese drywall. Last week, Knauf announced that it has reached a settlement with Beazer Homes to compensate ... more
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