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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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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. In the aftermath of such storms, the importance of resilience becomes strikingly clear. Why Invest in Resilience?

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Innovation through Research and Collaboration: The Converging Design Project

Strong Tie

The Converging Design project utilized six-story resilient steel frames from Simpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie supports this area of the construction industry, which is focused on developing solutions that can be utilized in geographic areas with high seismic activity. We extended this type of research with the Converging Design project.

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8 Tips to Establish an Emergency Response Center in Small Towns

CCR Magazine

Thats why more communities are building their own remote emergency response centerssimple, mobile setups that can run independently when disaster strikes. Thats why the first step in building an emergency response center is choosing the right location. When disaster strikes, people shouldnt have to guess where to go.