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Farmers Insurance Opens a ‘Roof Farm’

November 21, 2017

Farmers Insurance Opens a ‘Roof Farm’ Replacement Contractor http://www.replacementcontractoronline.com/news/farmers-insurance-opens-a-roof-farm_c Farmers says the information it gathers ultimately will help homeowners save money on repairs and replacements. The work is being carried out In collaboration with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a non-profit industry research group. What Farmers calls the “roof farm” officially… Read More

Building Enclosure: Resiliency in Construction

May 1, 2017

Source: Building Enclosure Author: Louisa Hart Link: http://www.buildingenclosureonline.com/articles/86679-resiliency-in-construction Introduction There’s been intensifying discussion recently about the resiliency of the buildings where we work and live, how we can improve their odds at surviving natural disasters and ensure that they can rebound quickly to be fully functioning. André Desjarlais leads the Building Envelope Group at the… Read More