On July 14, 2025, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the initial findings of its investigation into Hurricane Maria’s impact on the U.S. (note the final report…
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Resiliency
NIST Releases Preliminary Findings on Hurricane Maria
Preliminary findings from NIST’s investigation into the impacts of Hurricane Maria reveal the most dangerous conditions created by the storm were not at the time of landfall, but rather in the days and weeks following.
Illinois Advances Building Safety with Warehouse Safety Bill
This article explains the Illinois legislation that will better prepare buildings for future tornados.
On May 31, 2025, the state of Illinois advanced legislation that will better prepare warehouse buildings for future tornados and includes requirements for International Code Council certifications. What’s in the…
The Florida Building Code Story: Building Safety, Resilience and Affordability
Florida’s experience offers several key lessons for policymakers, builders and community leaders aiming to strengthen their built environment through effective code development and implementation.
For more than 20 years, the Florida Building Code (FBC) has helped save lives, protect property and safeguard Floridians’ way of life by improving building resiliency and ensuring that new…
