Items Tagged with 'natural disasters'

The American Institute of Architects has sent a letter to the governors of all 55 U.S. states and territories urging them to engage architects trained in disaster assistance to strengthen community resilience, improve emergency planning, and bolster preparedness before the next storm strikes.

Many lessons can be drawn from recent severe weather events in 2025, yielding actionable design recommendations for building envelopes.

Analysis of federally declared disasters highlights geographic disparities in disaster risk.

UC San Diego researchers hosted the largest-ever test of cold-formed steel construction under earthquake conditions.

The provider donates to flood relief fund that has claimed 120 lives in Texas.

ROCKWOOL has released an essential technical resource for builders, architects, and engineers working in wildfire-prone regions.

The Metal Construction Association is forming the Metal Resilience Council to be proactive when it comes to promoting metal construction systems as a leading solution for resilience.

An intense early-season heat wave will engulf the Southwest beginning Wednesday, unleashing triple-digit highs that could imperil roofing and construction crews, as well as other outdoor workers.