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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

Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. Leveraging Technology for Climate Preparedness Technology plays a pivotal role in helping commercial properties adapt to climate change. This helps you prioritize necessary upgrades and preventive measures.

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

Building Information Management

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

Business Facilities

Cooling and Green Solutions: Huntley possesses grey water availability up to 1 million GPD for cooling needs at costs of nearly one-third that of most suburban Chicago communities. Nominal Natural Disasters: The Chicago area experiences virtually no wide-area natural disasters other than the occasional snowstorm. Across the U.S.,

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Building Beyond Profit Why Construction and Nonprofits Need Each Other

Construction Daily News

They represent a fundamental rethinking of how construction companies can solve industry challenges, access new markets, build stronger communities, and develop sustainable business practices that benefit everyone involved. Environmental organizations pioneer sustainable building practices. The evidence is compelling.