Community Development - City, Town, County, Parish, Disaster Recovery.

Community Development might not seem like much. But once your Community Development department in your local city, town, county, parish level gets hold of some serious federal grant money

August 13, 2016 Louisiana Flood, 2 years later we are still called Flood Victims and not Flood Survivors, why?

Two years after the flood we have foundations cracking due to erosion, wood buckled and warped, joists and beams bent and split. Old wood has never been perfect after it's been soaked for days and dried slowly for months.

By Contributor published 8-13-2018 updated 8-15-2018
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State of Louisiana OCD-DRU CDBG-DR Grantee Manual 3.7 - Section 4.0 Duplication of Benefits

The State of Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit that handles HUD CDBG-DR as the Grantee has most of their current 2016 information online. It is your responsibility to be sure you have the most current version of the manual

By Murray W. published 7-10-2018 updated 7-10-2018
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How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Slab Pre-Pour Inspection.

By Murray Wennerlund 11-20-2024

Here are some key points and the most common reasons why residential slab pre-pour fail, according to municipal inspectors:

Why Hiring a Licensed Contractor in Louisiana May Actually Harm Homeowners More Than Help.

By Murray Wennerlund 11-18-2024

You've most likely heard all the hype: hire a licensed contractor and verify their license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, LSLBC for short. The state says this protects you from unlicensed contractors.

Ensuring Quality: Navigating Contractor Selection and Avoiding Labor Brokers.

By Murray Wennerlund 11-18-2024

Learn effective methods for selecting quality contractors and avoiding labor brokers in home construction. Manage home repair and reconstruction projects efficiently, ensuring skilled trades and maintaining oversight for high-quality results.