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The Affect of Post-9/11 Construction and Insurance Practices on Landlords

The fourth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks reminded us that the mortal damage to the World Trade Center and adjacent buildings represented a level of destruction never experienced previously in the United States. Among other well-documented effects, the collapse of these structures gave rise to both hindsight and foresight among those who design, build, own and insure buildings. The disaster illustrated that even the tallest and apparently strongest of buildings are vulnerable, and even the deepest insurance reserves can be pumped dry. (The recent destruction caused by a natural disaster — Hurricane Katrina — further underscores this vulnerability.)

22 minute read October 04, 2005 at 09:19 AM
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Robyn Ice
The Affect of Post-9/11 Construction and Insurance Practices on Landlords

The fourth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks reminded us that the mortal damage to the World Trade Center and adjacent buildings represented a level of destruction never experienced previously in the United States.

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