H. Joseph Coughlin Jr.

Articles by H. Joseph Coughlin Jr.

Commentary on Natural Disasters

How to Reform Flood Insurance

Combining flood risks with other risks could bring many advantages

August 9, 2017

When FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expires next month, the pressure will be on Congress to reauthorize the program, ideally by adopting long-delayed reforms.

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

Articles by H. Joseph Coughlin Jr.

How to Reform Flood Insurance

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