The Pro Builder
JULY 25, 2023
To get ahead of such threats, homeowners can take proactive measures to safeguard their homes and reduce the severity of weather-related damage in the event of an emergency. Rain gutters won’t stop a home’s lower-level from flooding when the sewers are backed up because of outdated infrastructure.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
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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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. In places like the Midwest and Northeast, they are experiencing more rain events,’’ he said. “In It’s going to take several more disasters before we start to see significant change.” Virginia is seeing sea level rise.
Strong Tie
OCTOBER 10, 2023
On the third Thursday of every October, organizations and companies worldwide participate in earthquake drills and other preparedness activities. These activities are part of the Great ShakeOut , an annual event founded after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake on October 17, 1989. The quake had a magnitude of 6.9 Magnitude: 9.1-9.3.
Strong Tie
MAY 19, 2023
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.
CCR Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must prioritize disaster preparedness to protect their assets, employees, and operational continuity. Disasters can be natural, like hurricanes and earthquakes, or human-induced, including cyber-attacks and other technological crises.
BDC Network
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Design for Access Design so all people can access, exit, and use a space independently. LinkedIn, Omaha, Neb.
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