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Articles Tagged with ''natural disasters''

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Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25K to Turkey Syria Earthquake Recovery

February 15, 2023

On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have resulted in over 22,000 deaths to date and left countless others without shelter, food and basic necessities in cold winter conditions.


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East Coast Lightning Equipment Expands into New Facility

February 7, 2023

East Coast Lightning Equipment, Inc. announced it has relocated its manufacturing operations to a new 26,000-square-foot facility in Torrington, Conn.


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Westlake Royal Releases Resources for Contractors Rebuilding After Hurricane

December 15, 2022

With manufacturing operations and employees in Florida dating back nearly 70 years, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™ intimately understands the urgencies and misinformation that can follow a major hurricane.


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Architects Celebrate Passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

December 7, 2022

The American Institute of Architects is applauding Congressional passage of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill focused on resilience and equity by improving climate and natural hazard resilience among vulnerable communities.


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Lightning Protection Systems: Designing to the Extremes

The Lightning Protection Institute
December 7, 2022

Understanding the components and the basics of a lightning protection system process enable everyone to make the appropriate assessment and recommendations for a design.



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Lightning Protection System Webinar Slated for Dec. 1

November 20, 2022

Kelley Collins of the Lightning Protection Institute and Jennifer Morgan, Education Coordinator of the Lightning Safety Alliance (LSA), are presenting a webinar, Lightning Protection Systems: Understanding the Process for a Successful Project.


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NIBS Vice President of Engineering Jiqiu Yuan Appointed to FEMA National Advisory Council

October 27, 2022

National Institute of Building Sciences Vice President of Engineering Dr. Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, P.E., PMP, has been appointed by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell to serve on the FEMA National Advisory Council.


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Winco Window Co. Now Offers Full Range of FEMA Window Products

October 26, 2022

WINCO Window Company, now offers a complete line of FEMA-rated window products. The company is one of the few manufacturers to provide Low-E and tilt capabilities on its storm products to enhance the aesthetics of the overall project.  


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Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25K to Hurricane Ian Relief

October 24, 2022

Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida with a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross.


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Building Enclosure Contractors Guide to Hurricane Cleanup Licensing

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 12, 2022

As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out of state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.


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