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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. As more and more climate disasters happen, water utilities are at the frontlines of addressing these challenges. They are riskier than typical desk jobs.

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New 2024 Hurricane Protection Florida Laws

West Shore Construction

This bill removes many of the obstacles homeowners previously faced when attempting to install hurricane protection systems, such as shutters, motorized screens, and impact-resistant windows. Before this law, many HOAs wielded significant power over homeowners’ decisions regarding the installation of hurricane protection systems.

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How to Safely Work with Chemicals on a Construction Site

UK Construction Blog

From sealants to paints, these materials are prerequisites to the complete and regulated construction of a building. Project supervisors and real estate owners hold a key responsibility in ensuring that they’re following local health and safety compliance. Let’s look at these chemical safety protocols in more detail.

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.