Articles Tagged with ''resiliency''

During Design and Construction Week, the ICC Family of Companies sponsored a number of activities to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry.

The Center was constructed to fit into a site where two rivers meet, using traditional and practical façade features, including insulated metal panels

Precast concrete is an environmentally sound material produced from natural materials

Developed by ANCR in partnership with representatives from across the building industry, this unique benchmark document provides specific guidelines for increasing the safety, sustainability and resilience of communities’ building stock.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College recognized for innovative and advanced leadership practices in climate change mitigation and resilience.

A massive report on climate change, the Fourth National Climate Assessment, published in November, emphasizes the threats posed by climate change and the impacts U.S. residents will see if no action is taken

A flexible floor plan to accommodate rapid growth, collaborative space and transparency to reflect the company culture, and an energy efficient and sustainably designed structure was achieved

Structures just beyond local code requirements are surviving major disasters at manageable costs

This compendium is the most in-depth analysis to date of the importance of building codes in relation to community resilience.

Report details importance of roof in resilient structures.