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Regardless of what the flood maps say today, the statistics show that flood zones will likely change during the service life of a home, making flooding an often inevitable consequence of coastal living. The answer, says building scientist Joseph Lstiburek, is to use drainable, dryable assemblies...
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NEWS, TRENDS, & PEOPLE
New Orleans—Multifamily property owners here have been stunned by increases in property insurance premiums of about 500 percent this spring.
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The $87 billion question
New Orleans — Bridget Vinson describes her company’s property managers as the stars who have helped her recover after Hurricane Katrina swamped this city in 2005.
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U.S.-Canada lumber deal; FEMA guidelines; OSHA ruse; lead threat; more
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Restoring Trust - School of Demolition - Tougher Codes - High Hazard Study - Storm-Tracking Tools
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In the hot, humid South, it's not enough to install high-efficiency air conditioning. Dedicated dehumidification, along with impeccable attention to sealing the building enclosure, is required. Researchers at LSU exhibit three practical systems that balance performance and cost in the "LaHouse"...
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It doesn't take a Category 5 hurricane to create a huge mold problem. Mold is rampant throughout the East and Gulf Coast regions. But coastal contractors need to know that mold is not toxic and does not cause diseases. It is simply an allergen that has to be dealt with accordingly.
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Freddie stretches to make Gulf Coast deals work
Freddie Mac and its lender partners are working closely with their Gulf Coast borrowers to make sure multifamily owners have the help they need to rebuild properties in communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
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Musicians’ village planned in New Orleans
New Orleans was one of the most musical cities in the world until Hurricane Katrina devastated the community and dispersed its residents across the country.
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News, Trends & People
New Orleans – Investor interest in the multifamily market here is very strong despite a lack of good land.