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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

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

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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.

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Ensuring the Safety of Your Commercial Building: Physical Security Measures

CCR Magazine

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.

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To Retrofit or Not to Retrofit

Strong Tie

This meant that every time a plumber or electrician came to fix something, they would roll their eyes and explain how nothing was built to current code standards and would need to be upgraded. It did not surprise me that my house was structurally not up to code either.

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Why Homes in High-Wind Regions Need a Structural “Seat Belt”

Strong Tie

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.

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How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site

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. By enforcing this dress code, you’re minimising the odds of your workers facing health problems like chemical burns and poisoning.