Archive for the ‘Green Construction’ Category
Green by Design – Sustainable building
If you are in New Jersey, Eastern PA, or downstate NY, join GBW Insurance and our co-sponsors, Milton-Terry and Hance Construction, for an August 4th open house at the Warren County Community College. Green By Design will be hosting speakers and exhibitors on sustainable design and building. Call 1-800-548-2329 for more details, or to register for our regular session with continuing education credits for architects and designers 9/28/10. Or check our co-sponsor’s site: http://www.miltonterry.com/Events/Green-By-Design-Conference-2.htm
Green Construction – Insurance issues
Insurance companies are bringing out “green” construction coverages. CNA introduced a “EcoCare Property Upgrade Extension Endorsement” to allow property owners to rebuild “green” after a loss. And other carriers have done the same. Here’s a link to an article on the topic. Do you think “green” buildings are less likely to suffer losses?
http://www.greenbuildingfocus.com/default.aspx?id=1018
Here’s another perspective. http://ohiogreenbuildinglaw.com/2010/02/26/current-trends-in-green-building-insurance/
GBW Insurance 800-548-2329
A change from flood insurance – Solar Energy
Installation of solar panels on homes has become more popular, especially with the tax credits available. Here’s a link to an engineering company that does installations. We’re linking to them because 1) we know a client who said their brand new installation held up in the recent wind storm while other people’s panels were blowing down the street. And 2) their web site is helpful in reviewing how such installations work. 3) they do seem to give more complete help in getting the project done. Entech Energy. But the first point is really important.
http://www.entechgroupinc.com/energy/solarhome.html
www.gbwinsurance.com 1-800-548-2329
