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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 Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Leveraging Technology for Climate Preparedness Technology plays a pivotal role in helping commercial properties adapt to climate change. Weather monitoring systems alert managers to storms or extreme temperatures, while energy management systems reduce costs and energy use.

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

Though they tend to work “behind the scenes,” these folks are an important resource for the other members of the building team. Ways to protect your home and community from disasters form the focus of Week 3. Hurricane Preparedness NOAA The theme for Week 4 is Advocate for Your Community.