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Multifamily Properties Encourage Festive but Safe Holiday Décor
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Multifamily Properties Encourage Festive but Safe Holiday Décor
By Leah Draffen

As residents hang their holiday decorations, Morgan Properties and FirstService... More

Tags: Morgan Properties, Holiday, Multifamily Building, First Service, Apartment Trends
Wildfire Season Is Now a Year-Round Threat
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Wildfire Season Is Now a Year-Round Threat
By Daria Dudzinski

Here are 6 questions every multifamily executive should be asking as the summer... More

Tags: Property Management, Design, Risk Management, Development, Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Natural Disaster Threat
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The Natural Disaster Threat
By Aly J. Yale

How multifamily operators can prepare for increasing weather events and minimize... More

Tags: Rentec Direct, AKAM, Matt Resnick, Patrick Grimes, Castle Lanterra Properties
Multifamily Residence Fire Safety: Don’t Skip Individual Unit Inspections
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Multifamily Residence Fire Safety: Don’t Skip Individual Unit Inspections
By Ralph E. Bless Jr.

A step-by-step guide to fire safety inspections for multifamily owners and operators. More

Tags: Property Management, Telgian Corporation, Inspections, Fire Safety, Building Codes
Johns Manville’s Cavity-SHIELD Insulation Provides Fire Protection for Multifamily Projects
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Johns Manville’s Cavity-SHIELD Insulation Provides Fire Protection for Multifamily Projects
By Mary Salmonsen

Formaldehyde-free product fits inside concealed spaces between floors. More

Tags: Fiberglass, Construction, Products, Johns Manville, Formaldehyde-Free Products
How to Suppress Construction-Site Fires on Wood-Frame Multifamily Projects
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How to Suppress Construction-Site Fires on Wood-Frame Multifamily Projects
By Symone Strong

AvalonBay’s senior director of safety, Jeffrey Hutchens, speaks to the company's... More

Tags: Framing, Construction, Wood, Construction Safety, Fire Safety
Support for Tall Timber Reaches New Heights in the Building Code
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Support for Tall Timber Reaches New Heights in the Building Code
By Michael Kilkelly

Requirements for wood structures up to 18 stories among IBC additions... More

Tags: Committee on Tall Wood Buildings, Structure, Codes and Standards, Wood, Engineered Wood
Essential Ways Property Managers Can Prepare for Wildfire Season
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Essential Ways Property Managers Can Prepare for Wildfire Season
Tags: natural disaster, Resilient Design, Natural Diaster, Natural Disasters, Fire Safety
11 Benchmarks for Resilient Homes and Communities
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11 Benchmarks for Resilient Homes and Communities
By Kathleen Brown

These standards help prevent losses and promote recovery from hurricanes,... More

Tags: Hurricanes, Resilient Design, Fire Safety
Leaked Grenfell Tower Report Reveals Shoddy Renovations Failed to Meet Building Regulations, Fire Could Have Been Avoided
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Leaked Grenfell Tower Report Reveals Shoddy Renovations Failed to Meet Building Regulations, Fire Could Have Been Avoided
By Katharine Keane

Interim investigation paper cites window and cladding, insufficient fire-stops. More

Tags: BRE, Building Materials, Fire Safety, Building Codes
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