Articles Tagged with ''natural disasters''

New National Mitigation Investment Strategy broadly encourages communities to adopt and enforce current codes, which saves lives, time and money.

Experts discussed various pathways to developing a nationally applicable approach to seismic functional recovery for new construction.

Simpson Strong-Tie has secured seismic code listing of its high-performance FRCM fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix and FRP fiber-reinforced polymer solutions for the reinforcement and strengthening of concrete and masonry structures.

Symposium to focus on breaking the “cycle of disruption.”

The U.S. Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1.

Innovative and industry-leading insulation products from Demilec rebuild stronger communities after devastating weather seasons.

It is widely recognized that building codes are a crucial element in fostering construction practices that promote more resilient and durable designs for both new construction and existing buildings

Simpson Strong-Tie launched the High-Performance Solutions for High-Wind Forces online resource center to provide inspectors and specifiers with customized resources for safeguarding the structural integrity of buildings during hurricanes, tornadoes and other high-wind events.

In its 39th year, the international campaign raises awareness about the importance of modern building codes and strong code enforcement.

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