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

Strong Tie

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s part of a building process known as “ continuous load path,” which connects the foundation to the framing to the roof. The Florida building code became stricter after Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, and engineering teams who examined hurricane damage in Florida after Hurricane Michael found proof that the stronger codes were working.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Building Standards Insurance Management Building Resilience 52

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