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A Code is Born
On June 1, the new Iowa Energy Code adopted on March 12 went into effect across the state. If you saw the press release, you might have noticed that the new code, adopted this year, [READ MORE]
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Looking Ahead
IN ITS THIRD ANNUAL Houzz and Home Survey, Houzz.com confirms what Des Moines home builders and remodelers have been seeing for the past several years: Homeowners, generally optimistic about home values, are willing to invest [READ MORE]
Observations
The Statute of Repose: Should Iowa Reduce the Time to Sue for Allegedly Unsafe or Defective Construction?
Construction professionals such as architects, engineers, builders, and subcontractors are in the business of making structures that can last for centuries. Unfortunately, the longer the life of the structure, the longer construction professionals could be [READ MORE]
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Employees Gone Wild: Crisis Control In The Workplace And Ada Considerations
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 375 workers were killed in shootings while on the job in 2012. The construction industry is not immune from workplace violence. Although all employers strive [READ MORE]
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Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate
Energy, jobs, and the far-reaching influence of the Millennial generation are the issues that will have the most significant impact on real estate both near-and long-term, according to The Counselors of Real Estate® organization, which [READ MORE]