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Preparing Commercial Properties for Hurricane Season: A Guide

CCR Magazine

For commercial property owners, this time of year prompts a critical reassessment of their buildings’ readiness to withstand the unpredictable forces of nature. Studies have found that a quarter of small businesses do not recover after closing due to these events, highlighting the crucial importance of preparedness.

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COVID-19 Where Do I Get Help?

DRB Development Solutions

To aid in that endeavor, our team had been focused on collecting solutions available as it relates to COVID-19, for construction projects and the small business community, placing them on our website ( www.ConsultDRB.com ) as a collection point with links to the source. CONTRACT RELIEF The contract has been Suspended – Were You Ready?

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Hurricanes and flooding: Advancing building strategies for resilience

Construction Specifier

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.) mm (1 in.)

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How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. No matter the building project, chemicals are integral components in a construction site. From sealants to paints, these materials are prerequisites to the complete and regulated construction of a building.

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Why Do You Need a Construction Safety Plan?

UK Construction Blog

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world. Construction leaders must take action to protect their team members and ensure everyone is prepared to work safely. Construction leaders must take action to protect their team members and ensure everyone is prepared to work safely.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

Business Facilities

Data centers are facilities that house an organization’s IT operations and equipment, and where it stores, manages and disseminates its data. A facility is the location and “white space,” or usable space that is available for IT equipment. By Dominique Cantelme. From the May/June 2014 issue.

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New 2024 Hurricane Protection Florida Laws

West Shore Construction

Understanding House Bill 293: New Hurricane Protection Standards for HOAs Florida’s House Bill 293 is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at easing the process for homeowners seeking to protect their properties from the effects of hurricanes. If your HOA hasn’t yet established these standards, it is in their best interest to do so quickly.