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Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

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. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Hurricane Ian’s afermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

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. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing

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They’ve also passed the TAS-125 certification test for wind uplift resistance in High Velocity Hurricane Zones up to 180mph. When Category 4 Hurricane Michael pounded into the Florida Panhandle in 2018, he brought winds upward of 150 mph. Putting Composite Roofing to the Test.

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Hertz Announces Worldwide Headquarters Campus Design

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Additionally, we believe our headquarters campus will help Southwest Florida realize its long-term economic development aspirations,” Frissora added. The building height is 10 percent lower than allowed by zoning. Hertz worked with local community groups to ensure their feedback and participation in the design process.

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September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)

Business Facilities

foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. Texas Talent Toasts the Competition | Travis, Harris and Collin Counties topped Emsi’s tracked talent attraction and retention list, outperforming some heavy hitters in states like Florida and California.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. In our Solar Power Employment category, Florida has surged into 2nd place and Ohio has joined the top 10. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. that need it the most.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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CertificationsFlorida Building Contractor. Extracurricular • Akel Cares partners with Feeding South Florida and other local nonprofits. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Certifications • Licensed real estate agent in Texas and New Mexico. Delray Beach, Fla. . Lucie, Fla. Koby Bowen, 38.