Nine U.S. states have experienced major devastation from at least 40 tornadoes that have ripped through the South and Midwest. To help with relief efforts, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $15,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
While the cause of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla. has yet to be determined, the question of safety, building codes, concrete and high-rise structures has been the topic of discussion as of late, and likely will be for some time to come.
To aid the Red Cross and its partners with their around-the-clock support, which includes providing community shelters, distribution of basic necessities and cleanup supplies, damage assessment and more, Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
GCP Applied Technologies donated their roof products in 2020 and 2021 to an emergency preparedness program in Lake Charles, Louisiana in preparation for a hurricane.
Nearly two weeks after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti, the death toll is still rising and survivors are in need of food, water and medical attention.
The energy efficient Ascot White 70% PVDF paint finish has a high solar reflectance index rating of 83, which will result in more of the sun’s heat being reflected away, rather than being absorbed into the buildings.
Modern building codes and standards are the foundation of fire adapted communities, helping to reduce risk and increase community resilience from all hazards including wildfire.
As a first line of defense, building codes and standards are fundamental in assuring that buildings support the health, safety, and welfare of communities, including protecting life during hazardous events
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance will host a webinar entitled "ICC 500-2020: Updates to the Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelter Standard" on Tues., Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc continues to aid in the relief effort to rebuild communities in the Bahamas a year after category 5 Hurricane Dorian displaced thousands of people from their homes.
