Items Tagged with 'storm preparation'

Illinois has already recorded more tornadoes in 2026 than in any previous year on record, underscoring the need for architects, engineers, developers and building owners to rethink how structures are designed to withstand increasingly severe weather events.

Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating a slight majority of firms reported declining billings.

Severe weather events are on the rise throughout North America, posing a threat to the operational security of any building. Learn how high-performance roof systems can better protect your operations from costly weather damage.

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released updated versions of two specifications related to secondary storm products.

As climate threats escalate, experts at METALCON warn that outdated codes and weak materials won’t cut it — metal construction must lead the resilience movement.

The company’s RISE Center—Research, Innovate, Support, and Evolve—specializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions.

Fire stations not only need to provide a safe workplace for first responders and staff, but they also must remain fully functional during storms.  A properly designed, installed, and maintained lightning protection system is critically important for emergency response facilities.

Building Enclosure was joined by Doug Coenen, Principal with Walter P Moore, to talk about designing for severe weather.