As most of us are aware, Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th each year. This means that we are now more than halfway through the season, and for Florida, Hurricane Ian has reminded all of us how powerful and … Continue reading
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A look at preparations that construction professionals and business owners can take to keep their crews and businesses safe during hurricanes and severe weather events If you are anywhere near the State of Florida (even Georgia at this point), then … Continue reading
Hurricane Season is here, and it is time to have those important conversations and reminders on safety with your crews and clients. There is just no way to avoid it… Hurricane Season comes every year, and every year you must … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored some basic steps you, your family and your business can take to prepare for Hurricane Irma and hurricane conditions. As the storm nears Florida, many people are either still on the road, putting up shutters … Continue reading
If you are anywhere near Florida right now, chances are you are surrounded by panic and unanswered questions about where to go in time for Hurricane Irma’s arrival. As of the Weather Channel’s report on Wednesday September 6th (11:30am), … Continue reading
Ways home builders (and anyone) can help residents of Houston rebuild and recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. You don’t have to be in Houston to know that it sustained massive flooding and damage from its recent hit by … Continue reading
September is “National Preparedness Month” – Have a plan for keeping your job site and business safe during severe weather. As most of us are aware, Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November 30th each year. This means that … Continue reading
Natural disasters are dangerous, unpredictable, and damaging. They cost upwards of $ 110 billion in economic impact and property damage in the U.S. each year. While it is unlikely humanity will harness the weather to keep such occurrences from happening, … Continue reading
2015 saw the state of Florida slip to second place in the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s ratings of hurricane building codes. The 2015 update of the original report came during the opening session of the National Hurricane … Continue reading
While California is certainly famous for its earthquake activity, the rate of seismic activity has been drastically increasing of late in Oklahoma, Kansas, and even New York. While most homeowners in these states shouldn’t expect massive earthquakes any time soon, … Continue reading