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National Labs Study Finds Updating Building Energy Codes Can Save Lives in Face of Intensifying Climate Hazards 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13 called “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency.” The report underscores the impact of the 2021 IECC in protecting occupants from extreme temperatures due to power outages associated with hazard events.

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Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes

The Pro Builder

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Rebuilding from the Wreckage with Nudura ICFs

The Pro Builder

Rebuilding from the Wreckage with Nudura ICFs kcichowicz Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:57 Case Study Image In December 2021 in Superior, Colorado, the Morris family was forced to flee their home as the Marshall Fires ravaged their community. ICFs create a durable building enclosure that can withstand many different forces of nature.

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Resiliency Webinar: How Companies Can Prepare Today & Build a Better Tomorrow

Stok

How can we build a sustainable future, and what specific role do corporate real estate practitioners have in driving progress? CoreNet Global Northern California Chapter’s February 2021 meeting dives into the timely topic of resiliency.

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Resiliency Webinar: How Companies Can Prepare Today and Build a Better Tomorrow

Stok

How can we build a sustainable future, and what specific role do corporate real estate practitioners have in driving progress? CoreNet Global Northern California Chapter’s February 2021 meeting dives into the timely topic of resiliency. Watch the video.

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Won’t back down: 2021 in review

The Korte Company

With another year come and gone, we stand in awe of the resilience we’ve seen in people across the country. And on every job site there were men and women brimming with energy to build for the good of their families, neighbors and communities. For every pound of hardship we saw a ton of helping. We admire their energy and grit.

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Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity

The Pro Builder

The BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative aims to construct over 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes. Adding to their impact, Habitat launched BuildBetter with Whirlpool in 2021, with a goal of building homes that are energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable, helping ensure they are affordable generation after generation.