ENR Construction

MAY 25, 2022

Kiewit-Traylor Brothers joint venture is CM-at-risk for the project, a key component of a $167M flood resilience program in Ellicott City, which has faced major damage from past events.

Maryland 96

Maryland Risk 96

Business Facilities

JANUARY 12, 2021

GO Virginia approved the grant to help the Virginia Coastal Resilience And Adaptation Economy Initiative address flooding challenges. Grant Will Help Virginia’s Water Economy Face Climate Change at BusinessFacilities.com.

Virginia 82

Virginia News 82

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The measure—which will fund efforts including climate change mitigation, flood risk reduction, infrastructure resilience and drinking-water protection—also includes a prevailing wage requirement.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure New York Green Risk 77

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

After recent extreme weather events such as wildfires, floods, and the freeze in Texas last winter that knocked out power for large swaths of the state, demand for new forms of power resilience in commercial buildings is on the rise.

Texas 98

Texas Commercial 98

ENR Construction

MARCH 30, 2022

Corps, BuRec funds go for port, inland waterways, flood protection and rural projects to improve freight flow, provide climate change resilience and help disadvantaged communities.

Infrastructure 83

Infrastructure 83

Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials. Weather emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and more destructive as climate change rapidly accelerates, according to the most recent IPCC report.

New York City 98

New York City New York Risk Sustainability 98

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, was approved last week and is being launched on Monday, November 12th. offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. Resilience is becoming widely accepted.

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 30, 2024

As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. Remember, collaboration is key to resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved.

Commercial 105

Commercial Insurance Claims Documentation 105

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, is expected to be launched on Monday, November 12th. offers the most comprehensive certification available anywhere for environmentally and socially resilient design. Resilience is becoming widely accepted. The launch of RELi 2.0

Guidelines 180

Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

ENR Construction

MARCH 16, 2020

The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Inititiative has given environmental opportunity grants to Memphis and New Orleans and lobbied congress for resilience projects.

Mississippi 42

Mississippi Memphis 42

ENR Construction

MARCH 29, 2022

Funds go for port, inland waterways, flood protection and rural projects to help improve the flow of freight, provide resilience against the effects of climate change and help disadvantaged communities.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The concern about losing or having their property damaged by flood, wildfire, or severe storm was strong enough that about one-third of the 3,000 home owners surveyed are considering selling their home, moving, or both to avoid a potential disaster in the future. Resilient Construction. Resilient Construction. New-Home Sales.

Risk 105

Risk Accounting Industrial Construction 105

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Miami Beach resident Curt Dyer says he’s spent nearly $250,000 in renovations to make his home more resilient to flooding, something that impacts the 30-year resident almost daily. He’s one of many homeowners in a flood-prone zone who can afford to stay and retrofit his home for extreme weather. Resilient Construction.

Insurance 52

Insurance Miami Equity Renovating 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The concern about losing or having their property damaged by flood, wildfire, or severe storm was strong enough that about one-third of the 3,000 home owners surveyed are considering selling their home, moving, or both to avoid a potential disaster in the future. Resilient Construction. Resilient Construction.

Risk 98

Risk Accounting Industrial Construction 98

Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2019

The day before, the City of New York released the Lower Manhattan Climate Resilience Study , identifying more than $10 Billion of capital projects for the resilience of Lower Manhattan, including floodproofing by extending the shoreline into the East River. So what is resilience? This is the drama of being alive.

Certification 136

Certification Guidelines New York Defense 136

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Facility under construction will treat the same amount of wastewater but has upgrades for better seismic and flooding resilience.

Construction 78

Construction 78

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Punta Gorda was hit hard by triple-digit wind gusts and devastating flooding when Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, but most of its updated infrastructure remains intact. Resilient Construction. Resilient Construction. But despite Ian’s ferocity, Punta Gorda’s infrastructure remained largely intact. Environmental.

Florida 52

Florida Remodeling Infrastructure Washington 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Does Access to Flood-Risk Data Impact Homebuyer Decisions? A new Redfin survey reveals that prospective buyers are less likely to bid on homes with high flood-risk scores. million Redfin.com users, half of which had access to property-level flood-risk scores and half of which did not. after reviewing flood-risk data.

Risk 52

Risk Bidding Equipment Housing 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Homes were flooded and destroyed, roads submerged, power lines knocked out. Flash flooding caused chaos in the nation’s largest city, with homes in the New York region filling with water and tornadoes ripping through Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. We can anticipate more frequent flooding and more severe flooding.

New Jersey 52

New Jersey Philadelphia New York Mississippi 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

More Than Half of Homeowners Are Making Their Homes More Resilient Due to Climate Risks. Following extreme heat investments of 26% was extreme cold (22%), flooding (16%), hurricane/other major tropical storms (14%), poor air quality (13%), and tornadoes (12%). Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:14. Spending on earthquakes and wildfires was at 11%.

Risk 98

Risk Tampa Metro Florida 98

Pro Builder

JUNE 21, 2022

Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary? Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots. Last time on Building Resilience, we were comparing vulnerabilities in unexpected climate events. Tue, 06/21/2022 - 10:35.

Remodeling 52

Remodeling Renovating Housing Risk 52

Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2021

The company, launched in 2019, offers coastal homes flood insurance, typically as a supplement to their homeowners policy. Currently, most homeowners in FEMA-designated flood zones get coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program, managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Resilient Construction.

Insurance 52

Insurance Florida Risk Zoning 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2022

“One of the main questions I get from buyers is, ‘Where can I move that’s close to the beach but not in a flood zone?’ If you’re not in a flood zone this year, you may be in a couple of years from now,” said Isabel Arias-Squires, a Redfin real estate agent in Fort Myers, which was among the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian.

Housing 52

Housing Zoning Tampa Risk 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 31, 2020

NAHB Critiques FEMA Study on Resiliency. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is taking issue with a new study by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that quantified the economic losses avoided from reduced damage to buildings caused by earthquakes, storms, and floods. Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:16. Codes + Standards.

NAHB 52

NAHB Structural Engineering Housing Foundation 52

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 19, 2018

On page 627 of the 1,360 page bill, for the first time there is a section entitled, “INCLUSION OF CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY EFFORTS IN MASTER PLANS FOR MAJOR MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.”. consider the impact at Naval Station Nolfolk alone, the world’s largest naval base and all but completely below the 100 year flood plain.

Defense 120

Defense Environment Site Procurement 120

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

Sergio Lechuga, CID Healthcare Facilities Designers Architects AEC Tech Interior Architecture Resiliency Welcome to HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series, where we explore the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of architecture and design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

Design 98

Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Small lakes around the neighborhood protect houses from flooding, and houses are built to the latest codes.

Florida 52

Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Small lakes around the neighborhood protect houses from flooding, and houses are built to the latest codes.

Florida 52

Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Army Corps of Engineers in Washington state push to reopen, repair and add resilience to battered highways and flood defenses after a month of repeat storms. Officials and contractors in British Columbia and the U.S.

Defense 41

Defense Infrastructure Washington Engineering 41

The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With another year come and gone, we stand in awe of the resilience we’ve seen in people across the country. For every drop of mourning, a flood of light. For every pound of hardship we saw a ton of helping. We admire their energy and grit.

Site 52

Site News 52

BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As severe weather and more frequent natural disasters affect cities in the United States and around the globe, many of us are looking to invest in a more resilient future. Just look at the challenges Houston faced earlier this year.

Houston 68

Houston United States Environment US 68

BD+C

JULY 24, 2019

It’s been seven years since Hurricane Sandy caused extensive flooding in the New York metro region, and progress on resiliency since then has been slow. One city planning study called “Resilient Neighborhoods” has focused on communities facing unique risks for coastal flooding.

New York 40

New York Metro Risk Plans 40

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The rehabilitation of Troy’s 95-year-old seawall enhances the resiliency of the city’s waterfront business corridor against rising flood levels and protects an adjacent wastewater interceptor sewer. And the jobsite couldn’t have been more challenging.

Sewer 36

Sewer Construction 36

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Mortgage bankers and lenders are unprepared to mitigate their exposure to record-setting rain, floods, and wildfires let alone even gauge their risk from natural catastrophes that are more extreme due to climate change, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Research Institute for Housing America.

Insurance 52

Insurance Risk Modeling Housing 52

BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

Site Selection: The Foundation of Sustainable Design Choosing the right site is about more than just aesthetics; it's about environmental impact and long-term resiliency. We must also identify risks such as flooding, soil contamination, or seismic activity.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Design Visualization Site 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

After Superstorm Sandy, New York City revised its building codes in 2013 to make buildings more resilient to flooding. But landlords of most buildings in the flood plain have not been required to meet these flood-prevention standards, and many structures remain vulnerable to similar weather events.

New York City 56

New York City New York Electrical 56

BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2017

million it was awarded in January 2016 as one of the winners of HUD’s resilience competition. The city, which was hit hard by flooding in 2011, will use that money over the next five years to reduce flood risks and improve water quality, build resilient and affordable neighborhoods, and diversify its economy.

Defense 49

Defense Risk 49