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Onx Homes' New X+ Construction Systems Factory Can Produce Four Homes Daily
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Onx Homes' New X+ Construction Systems Factory Can Produce Four Homes Daily
By Symone Strong

The new facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, has the ability to build over 1,200... More

Tags: Facility Openings, Technology, Construction Technology, Prefabrication, Resilient Design
This Resilient Building System Stacks Like Real-Life Legos
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This Resilient Building System Stacks Like Real-Life Legos
By Symone Strong

As natural disasters worsen, RENCO USA’s ‘Lego-like’ buildings could lessen... More

Tags: High Winds, Building Materials, Florida, Resilient Design, Storm and Wind Resistance
California, Colorado, and Texas Lead the Nation in At-Risk Homes for Wildfires
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California, Colorado, and Texas Lead the Nation in At-Risk Homes for Wildfires
By Symone Strong

CoreLogic's 2023 Wildfire Risk Report quantifies the magnitude of wildfire risk... More

Tags: Residential Construction, Rebuilding, California, Wildfires, Colorado
Q+A With Onx Homes on Building Hurricane-Resistant, Prefab Homes in 60 Days or Less
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Q+A With Onx Homes on Building Hurricane-Resistant, Prefab Homes in 60 Days or Less
By Symone Strong

Ravi Bhat, chief operating officer at Onx, gives a peek into the company, the... More

Tags: Technology, Construction Technology, Townhomes, Single Family, Prefabrication
Babcock Ranch Keeps Power and Sustains Minimal Damage Through Hurricane Ian
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Babcock Ranch Keeps Power and Sustains Minimal Damage Through Hurricane Ian

Built to better endure the changing climate, Hurricane Ian put the 100% solar... More

Tags: Hurricanes, Sustainability, Resilient Design, Storm and Wind Resistance, Solar Power
Fireproofing Homes Isn't Very Expensive
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Fireproofing Homes Isn't Very Expensive
By Leah Draffen

Although many Western states lack required wildfire-resistant building codes, a... More

Tags: Codes and Standards, Wildfires, Building Materials, Fire Safety, Disaster Resistant Building
Thrive Home Builders' Gene Myers Reflects on Colorado's Marshall Fire
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Thrive Home Builders' Gene Myers Reflects on Colorado's Marshall Fire

As natural disasters continue to intensify, builders must prioritize resiliency,... More

Tags: Thrive Home Builders, Wildfires, Resilient Design, Natural Disasters, Durability
IBHS FORTIFIED Program Expands to Include Multifamily Communities
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IBHS FORTIFIED Program Expands to Include Multifamily Communities
By Symone Strong

The launch is part of a new IBHS commitment to help make resilient homes available... More

Tags: Residential Construction, Multifamily Building, Resilient Design, Natural Disasters, Durability
Strategies for Navigating Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather
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Strategies for Navigating Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather
By Aly J. Yale

With adverse weather events increasing, builder preparedness is more important... More

Tags: Hurricanes, Wildfires, Emergency Management, Extreme Weather Construction, Flood
Demand Growing for Disaster-Proof Design
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Demand Growing for Disaster-Proof Design
Tags: Design, Building Performance, Natural Disasters, Disaster Resistant Building
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