NIBS Applauds Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2020
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) applauds the introduction of the Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of…
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Mother Nature’s Fury
Three weeks ago, I traveled to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Neb., for a business trip to Lightfair International 2019. As I drove I-29 South from…
Flooding is the No. 1 Climate Hazard in the U.S.; Here is How Architects Can Prepare Existing Buildings
Existing buildings surround us, from historically significant structures worthy of careful preservation to speculative commercial buildings that might not outlive their air-conditioning units. Many of…
Five Ways to Prevent Hazardous Waste Incidents During Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and September and October typically mark the most active period of the storm season. NOAA is predicting a…
Simpson Strong-Tie Makes Donation to Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts in Louisiana
Simpson Strong-Tie announced it has made a $10,000 donation to assist in disaster relief response and recovery efforts following the flooding in Louisiana. Twenty parishes…
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates to Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
Simpson Strong-Tie announces it will make a $15,000 donation to assist in disaster relief and recovery efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Ecuador….