CDJ Video Channel

The CDJ Video Channel, featured on the Construction Defect Journal website, serves as an archive of prior CDJ video postings. This channel provides in-depth video content, including expert interviews, industry discussions, and case study analyses, all designed to enhance the understanding of complex construction-related issues. By offering visual insights and professional commentary, the CDJ Video Channel supports legal and risk professionals, contractors, and stakeholders in staying informed and effectively managing construction defect claims and litigation.

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Dangerous Carolina Fires

In South Carolina, the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires scorched nearly 6,000 acres and prompted a new round of evacuations. NBC News’ Marissa Parra reports from Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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Dangerous Wildfires Burn Across Several States

Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports from the fire zone in South Carolina.

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New Maps Show Where Wildfires Will Most Likely Happen In Los Angeles

Cal Fire released updated maps that show where wildfires are most likely to occur within the next several decades.

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At Least 34 Dead, Dozens Injured as Severe Storms, Tornadoes Hit Multiple States

ABC7 Chicago reported at least 34 people are dead after severe weather hit parts of Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi overnight, officials said.

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Dozens of Tornadoes Leave Path of Destructions Across 7 States

Parts of the Northeast were drenched in rain and hail after deadly storms and dozens of tornadoes ripped across seven states in the South and Midwest over the weekend, killing at least 40 people. NBC’s Kathy Park reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.

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How Safe Is Soil In Palisades, Eaton Fire Burn Zones? We Tested Samples, Here's What We Found

It's been nearly two months since the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed thousands of properties, and there are still major concerns about what's in the soil in those two burn zones, ABC7 News reported.

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Texts Show Wildfire Coordination by Former LAFD Chief

Text messages are revealing the fire department's response before and after the Palisades Fire. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Mar. 3, 2025, NBC LA reported.

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State Of Emergency in South Carolina as Wildfires Prompt Evacuations

Multiple wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency Sunday, as firefighters battled a series of blazes that have already consumed approximately 1,200 acres and impacted another 3,000, with fires also growing in North Carolina. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda reports from the fire zone.

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Topanga Canyon Indefinitely Closed After Mudslides

The California Department of Transportation closed Topanga Canyon Boulevard indefinitely after last month’s mudslides. Laurie Perez reports.



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