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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. is an estimated $125 billion.

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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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NIBS – Building Innovation 2012 – January 7th-11th, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Building Information Management

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Management Division (IDD) for use in evaluating buildings against the threat of multiple hazards. 4Clicks.com – Premier cost estimating and efficient project delivery software. Exhibit Space #5.

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Why Do You Need a Construction Safety Plan?

UK Construction Blog

A safety plan eases this pressure and increases preparedness around construction sites. It’s virtually impossible to predict when emergencies or natural disasters will happen, but preparing for extreme incidents will fortify construction companies against crises.

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

Strong Tie

IBHS estimates that every $1 spent on retrofits saves $8 in rebuilding costs. One program Cheryl and Smart Home America point to in those workshops is the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s (IBHS) Fortified standard. As a result, h omes built to the Fortified designation can mean better insurance rates.

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Seismology and You: A Brief Overview of Some Major Earthquakes in Recent History

Strong Tie

On the third Thursday of every October, organizations and companies worldwide participate in earthquake drills and other preparedness activities. Modern estimates of its magnitude range from 7.7 It remains the deadliest natural disaster in California history and one of the most destructive earthquakes in US history.

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Texas Tall

Business Facilities

Our hearts go out to all of the people in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast region of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana who are coping with the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history, an estimated 25 trillion gallons of rainwater dumped during the weeklong onslaught of Hurricane Harvey.