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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. Workers need to be adequately prepared to work longer hours under challenging conditions to fix a broken main or leaking sewage or address flooding in the utility building.” They are riskier than typical desk jobs.

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McCarthy Building Companies helps make Marin County healthier

BD+C

Marin General Hospital is getting a new home, a half-billion dollar design-build project helmed by McCarthy Building Companies.

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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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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. This can help protect your worker’s health and keep them contributing to the construction of your building project.

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COVID-19 Where Do I Get Help?

DRB Development Solutions

Topics include: Contract Relief Disaster Loan Program Information Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Access to Capital Each of these topics are articles from others. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. Partial Claims, effective March 16, 2020.

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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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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Safety Services Company

Emergency Preparedness and Response. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of emergency preparedness and response. Disasters and emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Disasters and emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, and anywhere.