Conference at CCNY to Explore ‘Waterproofing New York’

Daylong event February 9 examines storm protection opportunities that incorporate multiple infrastructure systems

After experiencing two destructive tropical storms in as many years, New York City finds itself forced to adapt to the reality of catastrophic weather events resulting from climate change. However, it cannot rely on simple fixes. Rather, it needs to create new urban landscapes with the capacity to negotiate social, cultural, and environmental forces, argues Denise Hoffman-Brandt, associate professor of landscape architecture in City College's Spitzer School of Architecture.
 
Professor Hoffman-Brandt and Professor Catherine Seavitt Nordenson are the organizers of "Waterproofing New York," a daylong conference to explore the impact of past and future storms on five key infrastructure systems: water/waste, power/data, circulation/fuel, parks and recreation, and shelter. The event runs 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at the Spitzer School of Architecture, 141 Convent Ave., New York, N.Y. 10031. It is free and open to the public. Attendees are requested to RSVP on the event Facebook page.

READ THE REST HERE http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/waterproofing-ny.cfm

APRA ADVISOR RELEASED

Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for professionals that hold the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.   Membership in APRA is open to reserve study providers and those that provide related services.  Formembership information and the latest APRA Advisor, go to www.apra-usa.com

IN THIS EDITION
Green Building Renovation. Explore options available to HOAs.
Reserve Study Tutorial.  Understanding an HOA's most valuable planning tool.
Composite Deck Dryrot.  Recycled decking has its problems.
Right Roof Maintenance. How to maximize your roof's useful life.
One Percent Rule. 99% of a building's water intrusion is found in 1% of the building envelope.
Failing to Reserve.  The downsides.

RESERVE STUDY EDUCATION EVENT
APRA Symposium, April 20-21, 2013, San Diego CA. 
Informational brochure and registration form at www.apra-usa.com SAVE with early registration discount!

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HOA and Tennessee AG Says Bees on Deck at HOA Must Go

SPRING HILL — When the Ridgeport Homeowners Association this past summer told Bryce Martin to remove his beehive from the Spring Hill subdivision, it had the legal right.

That's the position of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, which after four months recently issued its written opinion on the matter.

Martin, a 70-year-old apiarist, had been keeping a hive of bees for three years on the back deck of his house, mostly unbeknownst to his neighbors, and was asked in August by the Ridgeport Homeowners Association to remove the hive because it was against the 346-home subdivision's restrictive covenants.

READ MORE HERE http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130116/WILLIAMSON12/301160140/AG-opinion-favors-HOA-Spring-Hill-beehive-dispute?nclick_check=1

Construction Defect Center Launches Aggressive National Initiative Focused on Any Type of Defective Building or Household Product from Siding, Plumbing to Appliances

The Construction Defect Center is launching an aggressive national initiative that is focused on any type of building, home improvement product that is defective, poorly designed, or destined to prematurely fail, that ultimately leaves a homeowner unfairly holding the bag for a repair, or replacement bill. The key to this initiative is the product must be a national brand, in wide distribution, and purchased, or installed within the last four years. http://ConstructionDefectCenter.Com

DECKING-Any type of wood decking material that was sold with a lifetime guarantee, that was supposed to be maintenance free, and has now developed mold, has cracked, or has delaminated.

READ IT ALL HERE http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10319008.htm

Go to The International Builders Show on Duradek

We saw this news release today, so if you are thinking of going, get in free! 

It's only 2 weeks away, but there's still time to register to attend the 2013 International Builders Show  in Las Vegas taking place January 22 – 24th.  Duradek encourages you to take advantage of FREE Registration for the exhibit floor at IBS .

This invitation only offer is extended to you by Duradek and presents up to a $200 savings when compared to regular non-member registration on site at the show.

Read the rest here http://www.duradek.com/theres-still-time-to-registor-to-attend-ibs-2013/

Two die, others rescued from roof top balconies in Massachuesetts Fire

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — The state fire marshal says two people died and four others were injured in a condominium fire in northeastern Massachusetts.

Several other residents of the building's top floor were rescued from balconies.

Read more: http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/2-dead-4-injured-in-Chelmsford-condo-fire-4170847.php#ixzz2HE1RuTlM

Always use Fire retardant deck coatings! There is a safety reason for such code requirements. See DeckExpert.com for more info on solid surface fire retardant decking.