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Innovative Applications of Precast Concrete in Disaster Resilient Design
Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods threaten communities and infrastructure worldwide. Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on disaster-resilient design – designing buildings and infrastructure to withstand and recover from natural disasters. Precast concrete, with its inherent strength, durability, and versatility, has emerged as a preferred material for disaster-resilient construction. In this blog...
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A house fire has the potential to be the most devastating moment in anyone’s life. These disasters can occur in the blink of an eye. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a residential fire occurs every 88 seconds. If you live in an area like California, where wildfires are prevalent, you are at an even...
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Concrete is a great building option because it lasts a long time, provides privacy and security, and costs less than other materials. However, the devastating fires worldwide have many of us searching for more ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Concrete is a highly sustainable building material that will go a long way towards making...
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Elderly couple watching their house after fire
After experiencing a devastating fire, like many in California, you will have several things to think about – one of the main ones being the rebuilding process. You will have to deal with insurance questions, deal with the demolition of the damaged structures, and – at some point – decide what materials you want to...
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