Tag: Flooding
Alvin High School: Tested In Texas
Download this case study from Legrand and find out how the Outdoor Ground Box survived 53 inches of water from Hurricane Harvey without missing a beat.
RICS Moves Closer To Cities Of The Future Winner
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors founded this competition for young people around the world to create solutions to urban challenges including rapid urbanization, climate change, and resource scarcity.
Protect Property From Rainstorm Damage
A commercial landscape contractor provides tips to safeguard landscaping and property during heavy rains.
Environmental Concerns In The Wake Of A Hurricane
Property damage after a hurricane and the resulting flooding can go beyond repairing physical structures.
Six Tips To Propel Disaster Recovery
Hiring a contractor with disaster relief experience is a key for facility professionals to get their organizations up and running as quickly as possible.
Vermont State Complex Rebuilds After Flood
Hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, the Waterbury State Office Complex Redevelopment is recognized with a 2017 American Public Works Association award.
Dire Hurricane Season Forecast Could Mean Costly Losses
With experts forecasting up to nine Atlantic hurricanes this year, companies with wind and flood exposures are advised to consult experts who can help them strengthen their catastrophe insurance programs.
Question Of The Week: Are Your Facilities At Risk From Flood Waters?
A new global flood map from property insurer FM Global aids in risk assessment for facility executives around the world.
FM Alert: 7 Steps To Protect Elevators During A Flood
The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012. With flooding one of the most damaging effects of a big storm, here are some timely tips from thyssenkrupp Elevator.
Flood Buzz™ Water Leak Alarm By Archetype Ltd.
The patented Flood Buzz™ warns of impending water leaks before they wreak havoc by sounding an alarm when it senses a water leak condition.
Texas Water Dashboard App From USGS
This first-generation product brings real-time U.S. Geological Survey data together in a web mashup with information from the NWS and other sources.
New Year’s Task: Building Envelope Check
With gingerbread house construction a tradition for many this time of year, it may also be time to ensure the integrity of facility exteriors.
New Product Flash: Instapump by Turtledrain
This portable drain requires no gas or electricity to remove standing water in and around facilities.
Video Update: UCLA’s Recovery From Water Main Break
On July 29, 2014, a city of Los Angeles water main ruptured under Sunset Boulevard, opening a large hole in the pavement that closed the street during rush hour and flooded parts of UCLA’s north campus. Nearly a year after the flood, all impacted facilities are back in operation. This video documents the event and cleanup process.
New Product Flash: Shutgun from Technicraft Product Design
For accidental sprinkler activation, this shut off tool enables staff to stop water flow quickly.
Update: UCLA Facilities Deal With Aftermath Of Water Main Break
In this exclusive interview, Kevin J. Borg, Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities and Project Management, UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics Department, shares an update on the state of his facilities after Tuesday's water main break.
SPECIAL FEATURE From Business Facilities: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy
With $60 billion in federal recovery aid and new initiatives, New York and New Jersey are gearing up to rebuild from the historic cataclysm that devastated the region last fall.
Newly Passed Bill Supports Building Codes
The newly passed Highway Construction and National Flood Insurance Reform Bill (HR 4348) bill orders a study on the impact of codes on flood plain management.
Green Infrastructure Report Highlights Economic, Community Benefits
This new draft report reveals how landscape architects can help design the way towards greener infrastructure.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Reviving Opry Mills Mall
The Opry Mills Mall restoration project had two main objectives: to restore the permanent power necessary to perform operations throughout the remaining months it would take to clean and repair the mall’s interior, and to restore the electrical condition back to the same state it was in prior to the flood.