by Jay Silver | Jan 31, 2018 | Residential Blog Posts
The ‘angst-inspiring’ insurance reality of sinkholes – ChubbBy Bethan Moorcraft, Insurance Business America The United States of America is currently enjoying strong economic momentum. Spending in the construction industry hit record highs towards the end of 2017,...by Jay Silver | Jan 8, 2018 | Residential Blog Posts
By: Kendall Jones, Editor-in-Chief of the ConstructConnect blogAs we head into the final month of 2017, we’re going to take a look at how the construction industry has fared this year and what we can expect for 2018. These forecasts were presented in the 2018...by Jay Silver | Jan 8, 2018 | Residential Blog Posts
By: Dianna Olick, CNBCThe construction industry added 30,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department.That brings the sector’s 2017 gains to 210,000 positions, a 35 percent increase over the previous year.Construction spending is also soaring, up to a...by Jay Silver | Oct 30, 2017 | Residential Blog Posts
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU NOTICE THE CRACKS? Knowing the early sinkhole warning signs around your property can save you thousands in foundation repair costs down the road. The sooner you can identify your potential foundation problems, the easier it is to fix them....by Jay Silver | Oct 2, 2017 | Residential Blog Posts
What to Know If You’re Buying a Sinkhole Home Sinkholes and “sinkhole homes” (homes with repaired or active sinkholes on the property) are remarkably common in the state of Florida. This is due in part to the karst terrain in the state. Karst topography is...by Jay Silver | Sep 15, 2017 | Residential Blog Posts
With the rain gone, what’s next? With the impact of Hurricane Irma plaguing the Tampa Bay area it is important to stay ready and alert as weather extremes such as heavy rains can lead to sinkhole development. “Extremes of rainfall, both above and below...