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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L.A. Wildfires 90 Days Later; Rebuilding Progress Report

Today marks the three-month anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles, with city and county leaders assessing the progress of recovery efforts. Mary Beth McDade reports April 7, 2025.

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Maui Wildfire Recovery Threatened by Funding Freeze

Maui's wildfire recovery is threatened by a federal funding freeze affecting FEMA disaster aid, Island News reported.

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NTSB Says Iconic Bridges Need Urgent Risk Assessment

NBC News’ Tom Costello reports the NTSB is now recommending 68 other bridges undergo urgent risk assessments, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.



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Dangerous Flood Emergency Unfolds Across the South

A dangerous flood emergency unfolded across the middle of the country on Sunday, after a days-long run of deadly storms drenched the parts of the South and Midwest. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has more.

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70+ Million Under Threat of Severe Weather in the South and Eastern U.S.

Tens of millions of people from Texas to Michigan are facing the threat of severe weather, with at least one possible tornado touching down in Mississippi. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson is tracking it all from Tennessee.

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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.