Months after the Palisades and Eaton fires, post-fire observations found what the glass industry already knew: glass is a strong deterrent to total building loss.…
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
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30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned…
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ICC Works to Improve Standards for Resilient Building
As the costs for post-disaster rebuilds continue to mound, the International Code Council (ICC) is collaborating with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home…
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Storm Damage Costs Push Builders Toward Resiliency
The 2019 Hurricane season has taken a toll on southern areas of North America and the islands nearby. With several record-breaking storms and possibly one…