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Emergency Commercial Facility Disaster Planning: 3 Takeaways from Recent Hurricanes

HardHatChat

Earlier this fall, the entire country watched as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria caused widespread destruction across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Secure any areas of the property that are vulnerable to sustained winds or gusts. Board up windows and doors. Blizzard, ice storm or extreme cold snap.

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What To Do Before, During And After A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm

Contractor Connection

Your home may sustain structural damages from a storm, or floodwaters in your area may begin to rise. Call your insurance company right away and arrange accommodations. You should keep every receipt, no matter how small, including those you think may not be covered by insurance. South Carolina. North Carolina. Mississippi.

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

Pro Builder

Every impressive DaVinci product has achieved the Miami-Dade County Acceptance and Texas Department of Insurance criteria for high velocity hurricane winds. The 9,000-square-foot-waterfront home in Florida sustained no damage from 90+ mph winds and several inches of rain. There wasn't a leak at all. Island Adventure.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

Iowa’s Certified Site Program takes into account national site location standards, benefits provided by Iowa’s natural resources and the needs of key business sectors, including advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance and the biosciences. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

I have been a sustaining member since1995, shortly after graduating from law school. Occupational illnesses and diseases sometimes do not manifest until years after exposure, as people may ignore the symptoms, and are unaware that they have sustained an illness. How long have you been with the group?

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

So he rallied other chief executives and employers to join the newly formed Housing Gap Coalition through the local Chamber of Commerce—and not just builders and developers, but also insurance companies, bankers, and a variety of others. Evolving Sustainability . Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes. The Prize of Innovation.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.