ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

The Texas Tribune reported in June that more than 100 of the 254 counties in the state lack an emergency mitigation plan for natural disasters at all. We have to ask what is the financial impact of [removing FEMA] responsibility but not funding and supporting states to respond to disaster," she told ENR. "I

Mapping 46

Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2019

The International Code Council released a Natural Disaster Preparedness Guide to help communities plan ahead for hurricane season, which began on June 1.

Disaster Preparedness 99

Disaster Preparedness Building Codes 99

Strong Tie

MAY 19, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.

Disaster Preparedness 98

Disaster Preparedness Building Codes Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. Approximately 1.5

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

West Shore Construction

MAY 2, 2024

Hurricanes are powerful natural disasters that can cause significant damage to homes and properties, especially in coastal regions. This compromises the overall structural integrity of the building. Meeting Building Codes: Many coastal areas have building codes and regulations.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Disaster Preparedness Building Codes Safety Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Maintaining the safety and security of a commercial building is crucial for protecting your assets, employees, and visitors. Here’s a detailed guide on some physical ways to keep your commercial building safe. Access Control Systems Applying access control systems is a fundamental step in managing who enters and exits your building.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Disaster Preparedness Building Controls 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

Flooding is the leading cause of destruction in natural disasters across the U.S., The devastating hurricanes of the 2024 season, along with severe flooding events in the Midwest and Northeast regions, have highlighted the widespread need for improved flood preparedness. impacting both coastal and inland regions. mm (1 in.)

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52