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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Torrential Rains Prompt Flood Risk for Millions

Millions were under flood alerts Saturday with rivers raging after a deluge of rain in parts of the Upper Midwest. More than 8 inches of rain fell in some areas. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

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Ocean At the Front Door: East Coast Communities Race to Protect Homes from Erosion

Rising seas, stronger storms and relentless erosion are reshaping America’s coastlines and forcing communities to make difficult choices. Special correspondent Ben Tracy of Climate Central has the story of two Atlantic coast communities grappling with erosion. It's part of PBS Newshour’s Tipping Point series.

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More Dana Point Homes in Danger of Crumbling into Ocean

Ten oceanfront homes have now been red-tagged and another seven yellow-tagged in Dana Point's Capistrano Bay due to high tides and coastal erosion caused by the remnants of Hurricane Marie, city officials announced, KTLA5 reported.



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Effort Launched to Stop Beach Erosion After High Surf from Marie Damages Long Beach Homes, Boardwalk

More beach erosion caused by pounding surf from Hurricane Marie is showing up along the Southern California coastline, damaging homes, ABC7 News reported.

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Malibu Driveway Collapses into Sinkhole Amid Coastal Erosion

A driveway outside a home in Malibu collapsed into a sinkhole Tuesday morning amid erosion along the bluff.

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Coyotes Cleared Out of Condo Construction Site in West Hollywood

It appears the coyotes are gone from the building but not from the neighborhood. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.



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SoCal Condo Owners Stunned by Sudden $26K HOA Fee For Emergency Roof Assessment

What would you do if your HOA suddenly sprang a $26,000 fee on you? That's what a group of condo owners is trying to fight back against in San Clemente, ABC7 News reported.

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Big Sur Wildfires: Historic Businesses Close Again As 2 Fires Expand, Force New Evacuations

“A punch in the gut because this is our busiest month of the year,” said one of the owners of a Big Sur landmark restaurant, forced to close again just a week after reopening as the Timber Fire and now the Plaskett Fire continue to rage, ABC7 Bay News reported.

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What the Colorado River Crisis Means for the American West

As key rules expire and states fail to reach a long-term deal, the federal government is stepping in with proposed cuts to lower-basin water use, hitting Arizona especially hard. Will the Southwest be able to survive on a shrinking Colorado River? Bloomberg Television reports.