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Fortified Home- Hurricane: Digging Deeper into the Requirements_RIFMA2016RI_FMA
1) The document discusses the requirements and upgrades needed for homes to achieve different levels in the FORTIFIED Home program for hurricane resilience, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
2) It provides an overview of key areas addressed like roof systems, opening protection, attached structures, and continuous load path.
3) It also analyzes the potential costs for meeting each requirement for both new construction and retrofitting existing homes. Requirements generally have low to moderate costs, with opening and door replacements having the highest costs for retrofitting.
This document provides an overview of laminated glass, including its construction using polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers sandwiched between two pieces of glass. It discusses the benefits of laminated glass in providing safety, sound reduction, security, solar control, and aesthetic appeal. Examples of architectural applications where laminated glass is commonly used are also presented.
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This document provides specifications and guidelines for sellers of cold formed steel portal frame sheds to qualify for ShedSafe accreditation. It discusses key aspects of shed specification including building classes under the National Construction Code, importance levels based on intended use, determining the correct site wind speed based on region, terrain and topography, and ensuring the specification is accurate before ordering. Compliance with ShedSafe requirements, including using an accredited manufacturer, is required to receive accreditation.
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This document provides specifications and guidelines for sellers of cold formed steel portal frame sheds to qualify for ShedSafe accreditation. It discusses key factors like the National Construction Code building classes that sheds fall under, importance levels based on intended use, determining the correct site wind speed which impacts structural design, and ensuring the shed specification captures all relevant location and intended use details. Qualifying as ShedSafe accredited requires completing an application, reviewing this module, and passing a building specification questionnaire.
A "leaky roof in Portland" refers to a roofing issue in the Portland, Oregon area where water or moisture penetrates through the roof structure, causing damage to the interior of a building or property.
The document discusses the importance of business continuity planning for small to mid-sized businesses. It outlines that a business disaster occurs when a business can no longer provide minimum goods and services expected by customers. The Open for Business program provides tools for comprehensive continuity plans with objectives of protecting people and property, resuming critical operations, and minimizing downtime. Risks are determined including loss of employees, vendors, data or utilities. Controls are put in place like backup data, recovery locations, and communication plans. The plan is maintained through exercises and updates.
Fortified Home- Hurricane: Digging Deeper into the Requirements_RIFMA2016RI_FMA
1) The document discusses the requirements and upgrades needed for homes to achieve different levels in the FORTIFIED Home program for hurricane resilience, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
2) It provides an overview of key areas addressed like roof systems, opening protection, attached structures, and continuous load path.
3) It also analyzes the potential costs for meeting each requirement for both new construction and retrofitting existing homes. Requirements generally have low to moderate costs, with opening and door replacements having the highest costs for retrofitting.
This document provides an overview of laminated glass, including its construction using polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers sandwiched between two pieces of glass. It discusses the benefits of laminated glass in providing safety, sound reduction, security, solar control, and aesthetic appeal. Examples of architectural applications where laminated glass is commonly used are also presented.
This document provides information on Gerard Stone Coated Metal roofing systems. It discusses how the metal is manufactured and coated with stone, and describes different installation methods. It highlights benefits such as durability, fire resistance, protection against wind, hail, and snow/ice. Case studies and photos show roofs that have lasted over 30 years. Energy efficiency and potential insurance discounts are also covered. Testimonials praise reduced utility bills from the roofing system.
This document provides specifications and guidelines for sellers of cold formed steel portal frame sheds to qualify for ShedSafe accreditation. It discusses key aspects of shed specification including building classes under the National Construction Code, importance levels based on intended use, determining the correct site wind speed based on region, terrain and topography, and ensuring the specification is accurate before ordering. Compliance with ShedSafe requirements, including using an accredited manufacturer, is required to receive accreditation.
Garland Preventive Maintenance BrochurePatrick Mount
Garland offers preventive maintenance solutions to extend the life of commercial roofing systems. Their product line includes over 30 roofing materials and services like inspections, infrared scans, and a roof asset management program. Regular preventive maintenance such as biannual inspections, repairing flashings and seams, and addressing issues with edges and penetrations can help prevent water damage and extend the life of a roof beyond its warranty period. Garland provides trained representatives and engineers to evaluate customers' roofing needs and recommend customized preventive maintenance plans.
This document provides specifications and guidelines for sellers of cold formed steel portal frame sheds to qualify for ShedSafe accreditation. It discusses key factors like the National Construction Code building classes that sheds fall under, importance levels based on intended use, determining the correct site wind speed which impacts structural design, and ensuring the shed specification captures all relevant location and intended use details. Qualifying as ShedSafe accredited requires completing an application, reviewing this module, and passing a building specification questionnaire.
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Walls and Windows for Highly Insulated Buildings in the Pacific NorthwestRDH Building Science
Presentation Outline:
- Design Objectives, Durability Considerations, and the Pros & Cons for Alternate Highly Insulated Wall Assemblies in the Wet Pacific Northwest
- Basics of North American, European and Passivhaus Window Rating Standards and Window Selection Guidelines
Metal Roofing Systems manufactures metal roofing panels and accessories at facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina, with a sales office in Tennessee. They offer over 30 colors of metal roofing panels in various profiles that are suitable for commercial and residential projects. The presentation provided an overview of the history and benefits of metal roofing, discussed design considerations, code compliance, and specifications. It emphasized that while metal roofing has a higher upfront cost than other materials, it provides superior durability and lower lifetime costs due to its longer lifespan and low maintenance needs.
The document promotes Dryvit Outsulation systems for building exteriors. It summarizes that Dryvit Outsulation provides a single-source solution for insulation, air/water barriers, and finishes. It claims the systems are energy efficient, cost effective, provide high returns on investment, and offer multiple solutions. Dryvit also positions itself as a strong partner with certifications, manufacturing locations worldwide, and a large network of trained applicators and distributors.
This document summarizes the credentials and roof coating products of Neogard, a leading producer of elastomeric coating membranes. Neogard has over 45 years of experience innovating polymeric coating technologies. Their fluid-applied roof coating systems form seamless, cool roof membranes for low-slope roofs. These coatings improve energy efficiency by reflecting sunlight, helping to lower building temperatures and cooling costs. Neogard coatings can extend the life of existing roofing materials, reducing waste and costs compared to replacement.
Managing roofing assets can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know what roof troubles may be around the corner. But what if someone could meet all of your roofing needs?
The document provides information about Duro-Last Roofing Inc., including their headquarters location in Michigan and other manufacturing locations in Oregon, Iowa, and Mississippi. It also lists their website and contact information. The document promotes Duro-Last's Cool Zone roofing system as being sustainable due to its performance in the areas of energy savings, environmental friendliness, long-term durability, life-cycle cost effectiveness, and engineered design. It provides details on how the Cool Zone roof meets criteria for sustainability.
This document provides information and guidelines for shed sellers seeking ShedSafe accreditation. It explains that completing the specification module alone does not qualify a seller for accreditation, which requires an application, review of the module, and successful completion of a questionnaire. The document covers important considerations for correctly specifying sheds, including the National Construction Code building classes, importance levels, wind codes, terrain, topography, shielding, and additional requirements for cyclonic and alpine regions.
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LINEAR SYSTEMS is an integrated brand of various lines of building materials. Our product line includes proprietary Aluminum and Steel Expansion Joints as well as new age Foam Expansion Joints from Masterspec-USA for Buildings and infrastructure projects. Other products in our range include Stone and Tile Movement Joints, Elastomeric Concrete, PPC Coatings, Plaster Profiles, Decoration Profiles and Entrance Matting Systems. Armed with the right technical expertise, Linear Systems is a solution based brand relying on the vast experience of its core team in the local construction, application and supply markets. Based out of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, we are poised to supply and execute projects in GCC countries including Sultanate of Oman (Muscat), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain.
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This document discusses Waterford Insulation's experience with deep home retrofits. It provides details on the company's pilot program retrofitting 6 homes. Key points include:
- The pilot achieved A ratings for all homes, with pre-retrofit ratings ranging from F to G. Measures installed included external wall insulation, attic insulation, heat pumps, solar PV and air tightness improvements.
- Technical challenges included retrofitting extensions, party walls, and sloped ceilings. Careful consideration was given to limiting thermal bridging.
- Effective project management, communication between all stakeholders, and managing homeowner expectations were important lessons learned.
- Deep retrofits take longer and may cost more than
2011 CTM Session 2: Terminology for Productsnovacsi
Focus on Division 07 to understand what happens when specifications terminology requires significant interpretation by the contractor or mixes up terminology, and the potential impact to prices, contracts, and project success.
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Design objectives, Durability considerations and the Pros & Cons for using alternate highly insulated wall assemblies in the West Pacific Northwest. These include passive design strategies that require airtight and highly insulated walls with minimal thermal bridging to allow for energy efficiency, hygiene (mold/condensation) and thermal comfort. This is in response to a growing desire to apply passive house wall assemblies and windows for houses to taller and more exposed buildings including MURBs.
Also, the basic comparison of North American, European and Passivhaus Window rating standards and window selection guidelines. As windows from Europe are rated differently than in North America, passive house guidance from Germany uses European Standards and climate recommendations. The high performance windows provide high interior surface temperatures for thermal comfort and prevent condensation or surface mold growth. This forms an integral part of the strategy to achieve whole building energy targets (ie 4.75 kBtu/sf/y).
Our contribution in creating Cool Cities without AC
Panache Green tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ( PGTS) takes the privilege to introduce itself as pioneers in providing Energy Efficient Building Enveloping with its range of innovative products, systems & to deliver the Concept of “Cool Homes without AC!”
Panache started its journey in 2008 as Aesthetic Solutions and in a short span of 6 years it has a wide spectrum clientele of Platinum , Gold LEED rated buildings ,Commercial , Residential and Industrial projects.
Panache with the conscious efforts to promote environment friendly approach , comprises a complete product range of water based products & excels to innovate in sustainable designs , products & systems for various applications.
Please visit:- www.panachegreen.com
http://panachegreen.blogspot.in/
Follow our Facebook Page by liking the link
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Viracon Glass is able to produce 3 million square meter architectural glass products annually The coating series include VE VUE series,VRE,VNE,VLE,VS VP series
Dynamic Shells 2009 International P P S Large SizeMK
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The webinar agenda includes:
1) A review of the North Carolina mitigation credit program
2) An introduction to IBHS and what they do
3) An overview of the FORTIFIED home programs including FORTIFIED for Safer Living and FORTIFIED for Existing Homes
4) A review and question period
The document then provides more details on the North Carolina mitigation credits and analysis showing the reduction in loss from hardening the building stock. It also outlines the FORTIFIED program levels from Bronze to Gold.
This document summarizes spatial analysis of tornado and hail reports in the lower 48 United States from 1957-2006. It analyzes tornado and hail frequency data from the National Climatic Data Center to create maps showing the average occurrences of tornadoes and hail per 100 square miles. The analysis uses a grid cell approach, averaging cell values with neighboring cells and smoothing transitions to account for randomness in reported event locations. Tornado and hail activity is highest in the central plains from March through June.
This document summarizes Garland Sustainable Roofing Solutions' portfolio of high-performance and sustainable roofing products. It discusses five key ways roofing can be sustainable: through recycled materials, recyclable materials, extended service life, efficient resource use, and renewable energy. The portfolio includes products that provide sustainability through these categories, such as vegetative roofs, reflective coatings, and solar panels. The document emphasizes longevity, reflectivity, vegetative roofs, and photovoltaic systems as particularly important sustainable solutions.
Great Western Coatings applies premium reflective roof coatings that weatherproof and extend the life of industrial facility roofs. Their cool roof coatings reflect UV and water damage while providing energy savings. For Seneca Foods facilities in Yakima and Sunnyside, WA, a cool roof coating application allowed energy savings on warehouse cooling costs without disrupting daily operations. The coating was applied to over 300,000 square feet of roof and lowered average roof temperature by 100 degrees Fahrenheit while securing a 15-year warranty and rebate from Pacific Power. Cool roof coatings significantly reduce cooling costs and allow facilities to qualify for energy rebates.
The document discusses the environmental benefits of Duro-Last's Cool Zone roofing system. The Cool Zone white PVC membrane has high reflectivity and emittance, which provides energy savings and reduces the urban heat island effect. Duro-Last has a tightly-controlled manufacturing process where scrap is recycled and a roof recycling program. A Cool Zone roof can help buildings obtain LEED credits. It is also suitable for use under rooftop gardens and solar panels due to its lightweight and prefabricated construction.
Walls and Windows for Highly Insulated Buildings in the Pacific NorthwestRDH Building Science
Presentation Outline:
- Design Objectives, Durability Considerations, and the Pros & Cons for Alternate Highly Insulated Wall Assemblies in the Wet Pacific Northwest
- Basics of North American, European and Passivhaus Window Rating Standards and Window Selection Guidelines
Metal Roofing Systems manufactures metal roofing panels and accessories at facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina, with a sales office in Tennessee. They offer over 30 colors of metal roofing panels in various profiles that are suitable for commercial and residential projects. The presentation provided an overview of the history and benefits of metal roofing, discussed design considerations, code compliance, and specifications. It emphasized that while metal roofing has a higher upfront cost than other materials, it provides superior durability and lower lifetime costs due to its longer lifespan and low maintenance needs.
The document promotes Dryvit Outsulation systems for building exteriors. It summarizes that Dryvit Outsulation provides a single-source solution for insulation, air/water barriers, and finishes. It claims the systems are energy efficient, cost effective, provide high returns on investment, and offer multiple solutions. Dryvit also positions itself as a strong partner with certifications, manufacturing locations worldwide, and a large network of trained applicators and distributors.
This document summarizes the credentials and roof coating products of Neogard, a leading producer of elastomeric coating membranes. Neogard has over 45 years of experience innovating polymeric coating technologies. Their fluid-applied roof coating systems form seamless, cool roof membranes for low-slope roofs. These coatings improve energy efficiency by reflecting sunlight, helping to lower building temperatures and cooling costs. Neogard coatings can extend the life of existing roofing materials, reducing waste and costs compared to replacement.
Managing roofing assets can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know what roof troubles may be around the corner. But what if someone could meet all of your roofing needs?
The document provides information about Duro-Last Roofing Inc., including their headquarters location in Michigan and other manufacturing locations in Oregon, Iowa, and Mississippi. It also lists their website and contact information. The document promotes Duro-Last's Cool Zone roofing system as being sustainable due to its performance in the areas of energy savings, environmental friendliness, long-term durability, life-cycle cost effectiveness, and engineered design. It provides details on how the Cool Zone roof meets criteria for sustainability.
This document provides information and guidelines for shed sellers seeking ShedSafe accreditation. It explains that completing the specification module alone does not qualify a seller for accreditation, which requires an application, review of the module, and successful completion of a questionnaire. The document covers important considerations for correctly specifying sheds, including the National Construction Code building classes, importance levels, wind codes, terrain, topography, shielding, and additional requirements for cyclonic and alpine regions.
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LINEAR SYSTEMS is an integrated brand of various lines of building materials. Our product line includes proprietary Aluminum and Steel Expansion Joints as well as new age Foam Expansion Joints from Masterspec-USA for Buildings and infrastructure projects. Other products in our range include Stone and Tile Movement Joints, Elastomeric Concrete, PPC Coatings, Plaster Profiles, Decoration Profiles and Entrance Matting Systems. Armed with the right technical expertise, Linear Systems is a solution based brand relying on the vast experience of its core team in the local construction, application and supply markets. Based out of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, we are poised to supply and execute projects in GCC countries including Sultanate of Oman (Muscat), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain.
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Wintech collaborate with Dow Corning on the Riverlight development in Battersea, London and "the use of clever and appropriate innovation for the construction of smarter buildings"
This document discusses Waterford Insulation's experience with deep home retrofits. It provides details on the company's pilot program retrofitting 6 homes. Key points include:
- The pilot achieved A ratings for all homes, with pre-retrofit ratings ranging from F to G. Measures installed included external wall insulation, attic insulation, heat pumps, solar PV and air tightness improvements.
- Technical challenges included retrofitting extensions, party walls, and sloped ceilings. Careful consideration was given to limiting thermal bridging.
- Effective project management, communication between all stakeholders, and managing homeowner expectations were important lessons learned.
- Deep retrofits take longer and may cost more than
2011 CTM Session 2: Terminology for Productsnovacsi
Focus on Division 07 to understand what happens when specifications terminology requires significant interpretation by the contractor or mixes up terminology, and the potential impact to prices, contracts, and project success.
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Design objectives, Durability considerations and the Pros & Cons for using alternate highly insulated wall assemblies in the West Pacific Northwest. These include passive design strategies that require airtight and highly insulated walls with minimal thermal bridging to allow for energy efficiency, hygiene (mold/condensation) and thermal comfort. This is in response to a growing desire to apply passive house wall assemblies and windows for houses to taller and more exposed buildings including MURBs.
Also, the basic comparison of North American, European and Passivhaus Window rating standards and window selection guidelines. As windows from Europe are rated differently than in North America, passive house guidance from Germany uses European Standards and climate recommendations. The high performance windows provide high interior surface temperatures for thermal comfort and prevent condensation or surface mold growth. This forms an integral part of the strategy to achieve whole building energy targets (ie 4.75 kBtu/sf/y).
Our contribution in creating Cool Cities without AC
Panache Green tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ( PGTS) takes the privilege to introduce itself as pioneers in providing Energy Efficient Building Enveloping with its range of innovative products, systems & to deliver the Concept of “Cool Homes without AC!”
Panache started its journey in 2008 as Aesthetic Solutions and in a short span of 6 years it has a wide spectrum clientele of Platinum , Gold LEED rated buildings ,Commercial , Residential and Industrial projects.
Panache with the conscious efforts to promote environment friendly approach , comprises a complete product range of water based products & excels to innovate in sustainable designs , products & systems for various applications.
Please visit:- www.panachegreen.com
http://panachegreen.blogspot.in/
Follow our Facebook Page by liking the link
https://www.facebook.com/panachegreen.pgtech
Follow us on twitter
https://twitter.com/PanacheGTech
Viracon Glass is able to produce 3 million square meter architectural glass products annually The coating series include VE VUE series,VRE,VNE,VLE,VS VP series
Dynamic Shells 2009 International P P S Large SizeMK
Dynamic Shells provides prefabricated housing solutions made from durable PVC materials. Their building system uses modular panels and connectors that allow structures to be assembled quickly and easily by unskilled laborers. Their lightweight, durable buildings meet international safety standards and can be used for housing relief in disaster or conflict areas as well as developing countries.
Roof coatings lower roof temperatures, reduce the urban heat island effect, and decrease peak energy use. They do this by reflecting sunlight, which causes roof surfaces to drop by 55°F, reducing heat transfer into buildings and lowering cooling costs. This helps building owners save up to 15% on energy bills. Roof coatings also extend the life of roofs, preventing tear-off and waste in landfills. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association advocates for a federal tax credit incentive to promote the use of reflective roof coatings.
The webinar agenda includes:
1) A review of the North Carolina mitigation credit program
2) An introduction to IBHS and what they do
3) An overview of the FORTIFIED home programs including FORTIFIED for Safer Living and FORTIFIED for Existing Homes
4) A review and question period
The document then provides more details on the North Carolina mitigation credits and analysis showing the reduction in loss from hardening the building stock. It also outlines the FORTIFIED program levels from Bronze to Gold.
This document summarizes spatial analysis of tornado and hail reports in the lower 48 United States from 1957-2006. It analyzes tornado and hail frequency data from the National Climatic Data Center to create maps showing the average occurrences of tornadoes and hail per 100 square miles. The analysis uses a grid cell approach, averaging cell values with neighboring cells and smoothing transitions to account for randomness in reported event locations. Tornado and hail activity is highest in the central plains from March through June.
This document discusses hail impact testing conducted at the IBHS Research Center. It notes that over 75% of US cities experience hailstorms annually, which can cause billions in damages. The goals of the research center are to reduce hailstorm impacts through testing building materials and developing methods to accurately simulate natural hailstones, including varying sizes and densities. Initial testing will focus on artificial hailstones from 1-3 inches in diameter with different compositions and freezing conditions to replicate natural hailstone properties. Conglomerate hailstones will also be tested to match real-world hailstone formations.
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Panel Moderator: Diana McClure, IBHS Business Resiliency Program Manager
Panelists: Tim Lovell, Executive Director, Tulsa Partners;
Paul Ford, Director of Safety and Security, Tampa General Hospital, and Carol Fox, Director, Strategic and Enterprise Risk Practice, RIMS
Panel Moderator: Timothy Reinhold, Ph.D., P.E., IBHS Senior Vice President of Research & Chief Engineer
Panelists: Fred Malik, IBHS FORTIFIED Program Manager; Miles Anderson, Bureau Chief, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and John Ingargiola, Senior Engineer, FEMA Building Science Branch, Risk Reduction Division
Panel Moderator: Candace Iskowitz, IBHS Director of Public Affairs;
Panelists: Fred Malik, IBHS FORTIFIED Program Manager; Jim Hayes, President, CrownTeam Texas, and Fire Marshal Cliff Hunter, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
The document discusses the International Code Council's (ICC) code development process and how individuals can get involved. Some key points:
- The ICC is a membership organization that develops building safety codes used across the US and internationally. Their code development process is open for anyone to submit code change proposals or participate.
- The code development cycle lasts 3 years, with opportunities for public comment. Proposed changes go through committee review and public hearings before final adoption.
- Individuals can get involved by joining ICC committees, submitting code change proposals supported by research data, or participating in public hearings. The document provides tips on how to engage and potential issues to address in code changes.
The document discusses factors related to where buildings are located, how they are built, and how well they are maintained that influence disaster resilience. Where a building is located considers land use planning, barriers, risk understanding, laws and incentives. How a building is built looks at code adoption, construction quality, enforcement and education. How well a building is maintained examines retrofitting, incentives, awareness and education.
Panel Moderator: Timothy Reinhold, Ph.D., P.E., IBHS Senior Vice President of Research & Chief Engineer
Panelists: Stephen Quarles, Ph.D., University of California Cooperative Extension and IBHS Wildfire Consultant, and Timothy Smail, Program Lead for Resilient Programs, Savannah River National Laboratory
IBHS has created a PowerPoint presentation about the new 2009 Summary of State Land Use Planning Laws, complete with speaker notes, color-coded maps, and other documents that outline which states require plans, which states specify elements that should be included in a plan, and which plans require a natural hazards element.
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IBHS created a PowerPoint presentation about the 2009 summary of land use laws (complete with speaker notes). This presentation outlines which states require land use plans, which states specify elements that should be included in a plan, and which plans require a natural hazards element.
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“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
6. 6 Hardening the Alabama Building Stock Baseline: Current Building Stock What if: Year built Pre-1974 What if: Year built = 2008 What if: Rebuilt to IBHS FORTIFIED for Safer Living® Annual Probability of Exceedance Loss amount in $Billions (single family homes only)
7. Windstorm Loss RelativitiesFORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ & FORTIFIED for Safer Living® 7 Analysis of Wood or Masonry Residential Construction in High Hazard areas in Florida. Relativities for other locations and configurations may be different than those shown here.
9. Is it affordable not to be FORTIFIED? Hurricane Katrina in 2005 – 4 tornadoes in Central Alabama Hurricanes and Tropical Storms – 6 have impacted the state since 2000 State’s most expensive hurricane = Ivan ($1.8 billion in losses) in 2004
12. FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ Designation Process Apply Contact evaluator and complete home evaluation Receive and review Current Condition Report Decide on a FORTIFIED designation and perform required retrofits Designation inspection and certificate issuance Achieve peace of mind
13. No application fees Online applications available Most single-family, detached homes qualify
14. Evaluation Process Select an IBHS certified evaluator Schedule a home evaluation Pay the evaluation fee Receive the Current Condition Report
23. Tier 1 – Bronze & Silver Easier and less costly to inspect Almost all homes can attain these designations without major intrusion and disruption Bronze: Focus is on roof Best results and least costly when someone is re-roofing Silver: Focus is on opening protection, gable ends and attached structures such as porches
24. Tier 2 - Gold More difficult and costly to inspect Easiest to achieve for homes that: Have been engineered or built to engineering based high wind standards such as WFCM or SSTD-10 Are undergoing substantial renovation or are being re-built after a disaster.
25. Set Expectations Most homes will require some measure of improvement to achieve a designation. Some benefits will be immediate (credits), while others will be less tangible. ROI will vary from owner to owner.
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28. Bronze Option 1: Two Part Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam Adhesive
29. Bronze Options 1 and 2:Improve the anchorage of gable end outlookers
42. GoldWindows and entry doors must meet design pressure requirements This window and frame werepushed in by the wind
43. Value vs. Cost 2,000 square feet under roof (including all condition and unconditioned spaces) This is for illustration purposes only. Actual pricing may vary by provider.
47. DISCLAIMER IBHS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY, IN NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF ANY OF THE INFORMATION AND/OR PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN THIS SLIDESHOW. ALTERATIONS OR MODIFCATIONS TO ANY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS SLIDESHOW ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON AND/OR BUSINESS MAKING SUCH ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS SLIDESHOW IS INTENDED OR WRITTEN TO BE USED, NOR MAY IT BE RELIED UPON OR USED, BY ANY PERSON AND/OR BUSINESS AS LEGAL ADVICE.
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IntroductionCan everyone see the screen?Since we are a relatively small group, I will be leaving lines open, however, if you are joining us from somewhere where there might be interruptions, please mute your phone.Questions: Periodically and at the end.Goal: Answer Who, What, When, Why, How and How Much!
WHAT IS FORTIFIED?IBHS mission is to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other property losses by conducting research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparation practices.IBHS always points out the need for strong, well-enforced building codes – but it’s equally important to remember that building codes are the floor when it comes to property protection. The IBHS FORTIFIED suite of programs is aimed at reaching higher and adopting code-plus building and retrofitting techniques to provide an optimum level of protection. FORTIFIED programs are our primary vehicle to push what we learn out to the public.Feature practical, meaningful solutions for new as well as existing structures throughout the United States. IBHS usesapplied building science solutions to reduce the risks facing these types of properties, and incorporate what is learned into thefollowing programs:FFSL: code-plus, new construction, around for 9 years, with several homes currently being built in Mobile and Baldwin.FFSB: coming soon. Focus, improvement of light commercial buildings.Today is about FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ WHAT is FEH?A national, third-party verification program. Designed for homeowners.Goals:assess the condition of the homestrengthen the home through aretrofitting and verificationprocessCharacteristics of the program:Adaptable to meet the challenges of specific houses and perils. is an incremental program, meaning that each of the lower level retrofit designationrequirements must be completed before moving onto the next designationlevel, and each level builds in additional disaster protections.
The reason we are piloting this program in Mobile and Baldwin counties is that in 2009, Alabama passed legislation (Alabama Act 2009-500, now codified as Ala. Code §§ 27-31D-1), which requires Alabama-admitted insurance companies to provide a premium discount or insurance rate reduction to owners who build, rebuild, or retrofit their homes in accordance with specified standards to better withstand hurricanes and other catastrophic windstorm events. In Bulletin No. 2010-03 (April 20, 2010), ALDOI updated information contained in previous bulletins and established new benchmarks for required discounts. In the latest round, 2006 IRC provides the lowest level of discount equivalent with FEH Bronze. FORTIFIED Silver, Gold and FFSL all enjoy higher discount rates.
How does a FORTIFIED home compare to a conventional home? A FORTIFIED for Exiting Homes designation is a scorecard verifying quality of construction, which gives homeowners much greater confidence that specific systems in their home will contribute towards the home’s disaster resistance and resilience when an event occurs. The FORTIFIED designation process includes:a comprehensive evaluation report third-party verified information about the home’s disaster resistancethe materials and methods used in the construction of their home. KEY BENEFIT: Similar documentation of third-party verified information is typically not available for homes that have not been FORTIFIED, including homes that are supposed to have been built to 2006 IRC. Homes built to 2006 IRC may be inspected but quality and consistency of inspections is a concern.Varies from municipality to municipality. May have trouble getting certification of 2006 compliance from building department.BENEFIT: FORTIFIED has a single set of standards that are uniformly enforced.
What is the difference between FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ and other hazard mitigation efforts?Value and results are the two biggest differences.holistic, systems based approach to improving the durability of the homethe systems that fail at the lowest intensity level of each natural hazard firstthe low intensity events are the most common and pose the most frequent threat to homeowners, their property, and their finances. Ability to choose level of investmentother efforts tend to focus on individual components, that approach is risky. A consequence of picking and choosing individual retrofit actions without a systematic approach to reducing risk is that homeowners may invest a lot of money and still have their family displaced after a weak or moderate event.
This slide shows the results of an analysis with RMS Hurricane Model RiskLink 7.0.It is an analysis of statewide losses to all the Single Family Building stock in Alabama. The curves here represent the variation in state wide loss levels as a function of the probability of exceedance. Note that the inverse of probability of exceedance is typically referred to as a ‘return period’. For example a 1% probability of exceedance = 100 year return period.The three what if scenarios, illustrate the range of results that can be expected under hypothetical conditions where the entire building stock is modified or made to uniform construction standards as follows: Baseline – analysis of today’s building stock which is a mixture of building ages, construction characteristics, and protection levels (shutters, roofing, etc.). RMS has built an industry exposure database that is a representation of the building stock at risk within the state. What if Year Built Pre-1974 – This curve represents if all the buildings were of an older construction – it can be thought of as a worst case scenario – the case if all the existing buildings ‘degrade’ to yesterday’s standards. What if Year Built 2008 – This curve represents what would happen if you rebuilt all buildings this year to the current building code standards – an improvement (reduction) in loss levels.What if Rebuilt to IBHS Fortified Home Standard. – this curve represents if all the buildings in the state were built according to the specs outlined in the IBHS Fortified..for safer living® program. It shows a dramatic reduction in losses under these conditions, and reflects the code-plus aspects that reduce loss further like hurricane shutters, and better deck nailing.Michael Young Risk Management Solutions510-505-3213
This chart shows the damage you would expect to see to properties built in the 1970s-1980s, which is considered the weakest period for construction, if a hurricane were to strike Alabama. As you can see, we have set the damage to traditionally constructed homes at 100 percent. The following damage assessments are relative to this with respect to homes built in this period. If these homes were retrofitted to the FEH Bronze standard, damage decreases to 70 percent; Silver to about 40 percent; while gold would be on par with the performance you could expect from modern construction built to the latest ICC codes. This data came from a well-known modeling company. These slides show results from RMS’ US Hurricane Model, RiskLink 9.0 and have been created by RMS staff based on analysis of preliminary construction criteria for the FORTIFIED for Existing Homes retrofit program. RMS staff should be consulted with regard to the specific modeling options used to create the results presented here.
Is participating in the FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ program expensive? No one can afford to waste their hard-earned savings on home improvements that might not protect them when they need it most. Houses ranging from modest entry level homes to $1MM and up have been built to FFSL.FEH with its different levels makes meaningful risk reduction attainable for any budget.
In 2009, Alabama ranked 7th in the nation for the number of major disasters (53), so it’s really a question of whether residents can afford not to do something to better protect their homes. Here are some examples that may help homeowners make the case for FORTIFIED…HurricanesCostliest AL hurricane in recent years = Ivan, which caused $1.8 billion (2004 dollars) in insured losses in 2004; Hurricane Katrina caused$1.46 billion in insured losses in AL (2005);Six hurricanes and tropical storms have impacted the state since 2000.
In April 2010, we looked at houses ranging in age from 15 years old to 3 years old. Avg. Age 7.5 years.Houses were from 1,500 square feet to over 3,500 square feet.A variety of construction methods were observed including concrete construction and wood frame construction. Every house contained unique elements or construction details that increased its vulnerability to hurricane damage. Solutions are available to strengthen each of these weaknesses; but, the variety of issues drives home the importance of having knowledgeable individuals conduct careful inspections.We found weaknesses in the following areas (every house exhibited at least one of these characteristics): Roof covering-in need of replacement (on one home, the roof covering was only 7 years old and will need to be replaced within the next 2 – 3 years). (25%)Lack of secondary water resistance (100%)Poor attachment of roof decking (50%)Poorly constructed soffits (25%)Soffits over 24” (25%)No opening protection or inadequate opening protection (100%)Inadequate attachment of porches and chimneys (50%)Large gables (over 4’) with no bracing (50%)Missing roof to wall connectors (75%) Long story short, there is a real need for FEH in Alabama, and the homeowners there are not aware of how vulnerable they are.
The application process and submission:Apply for their FORTIFIED Evaluation homeowners can apply for an evaluation online beginning in May 2010 , by emailing IBHS at fortified@ibhs.org, or by calling the FORTIFIED program administrator at (813) 286-3400. There is NO program application fee for homeowners. However, homeowners will have to pay for the home evaluation. Each FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ Evaluator has their own fee schedule and will discuss that with homeowners when making their initial contact with homeowners to schedule their evaluation. The initial evaluation of their home will be the basis for a Current Condition Evaluation Report. Then their Evaluator will go over the results of the report and help homeowners understand what retrofits (if any) need to be completed to achieve certain designation levels and what other onsite, in progress inspections may be required to submit their home for FORTIFIED designation. The FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ program is tailored to the strengthening of single-family detached homes. Most single-family homes will be eligible to participate in the program. However, due to the variety of construction techniques and variances in construction quality from place to place, only a FORTIFIED Evaluation can determine what actions must be taken for their home to become eligible for designation.
Who can perform evaluations and follow-up inspections? Only certified Evaluators. Must meet professional requirements, take an exam, maintain good records, take CE and are subject to audits.Detail how to locate a certified Evaluator?List provided after application is made and will be available online soon.Describe who contracts with the Evaluator?Homeowner will contract directly with the evaluator.Who gets what information about the property?IBHS, the homeowner and the evaluatorFORTIFIED for Existing Homes™ has three levels of designation: Bronze, Silver and Gold, with Gold representing the highest level of achievement and the greatest disaster protection.
How quickly will the evaluation report be generated? 2 – 4 weeks
FORTIFIED for Existing Homes™:Offers two tiers and three levels of protection to give homeowners affordable options that will increase the hurricane resistance of a home. Consumers can choose bronze, silver or gold designations, depending upon the amount of home improvements they are willing to perform. It is inspection-based, so homeowners know they are getting the protections they’re paying for. The program will be expanded to include other perils throughout 2010.
These are general guidelines. Each home will be different.
These are general guidelines. Each home will be different.
These are general guidelines. Each home will be different.
Due to the manner in which houses around the country and specifically in Alabama, have been constructed, it is likely that nearly all existing properties have weaknesses that will need to be addressed. Left unaddressed, homeowner’s are at risk of substantial financial loss and lifestyle disruption that could far out weigh the costs of retrofitting.The cost of doing nothing could be severe.
While the stated objective is to minimize damage from a relatively weak storm, this is because we are not having them do some of the structural retrofits or window protection outlined in Silver and Gold requirements. We are in fact seeking to bring the roof up to or beyond the requirements for new construction. The details will show that we are working to make sure that the roof sheathing fastening requirements meet or exceed current code requirements and are consistent or more restrictive than FEMA recovery/fact sheet requirements. We also require a secondary water barrier – something that is not required in current building codes but our requirements are generally expected to be consistent in terms of performance with FEMA underlayment recommendations for high wind areas.
Designation standards include performance requirements as well as prescriptive methods to facilitate implementation by contractors and DYI.Option 1 – When not re-roofing (<10 years) (Roof cover is in good condition with at least 5 years useful life)Apply acceptable closed cell foam adhesive in attic to all roof sheathing joints and to joint between sheathing and framing (improved roof sheathing connection and secondary water barrier)Improve anchorage of roof deck/outlookers at gable endsReduce chances of attic ventilation system failureOption 2 – When re-roofing (>10 years)Re-nail the roof sheathingProvide roof backup water intrusion protectionApply high-wind rated roof coverImprove anchorage of roof deck/outlookers at gable endsReduce chances of attic ventilation system failure
While the stated objective is to minimize damage from a category 2 storm, this is because we are not having them complete the full load path retrofits that are part of the Gold requirements. We are in fact requiring opening protection that meets or exceed the code requirements for new construction and are tackling the two most frequent areas where structural failures are initiated. The strengthening requirements are consistent with or exceed what would be done for new construction in the area.
What is someone’s family and lifestyle worth? Value:InsuranceDiscountsReduction or elimination of Social interruptionsReduction of or elimination of Family interruptionsReduction of or avoidance of Health problemsLimit financial loss (deductible spending)Make Insurance availableCOSTThere is no charge for applying for a designation, however, there will be some cost associated with evaluating the home, performing required retrofits (if any) and verifying that any work done meets program requirements.The initial evaluation and any verification inspections must be done by certified, FORTIFIED evaluators. These individuals are building and inspection professionals, selected and trained by IBHS. Initial evaluations of the home will start at around $150 for homes upto 2,000 s.f. under roof. There may be adjustments for homes that are more complex (ex. Homes with 2-stories, or larger than 2,000 s.f.). Homes where modifications are necessary to make the home safer, stronger and more durable, may have upto 2 in process inspections. These inspections are expected to cost between $75 and $150. Also, for houses requiring retrofitting, there will be a designation evaluation expected to be $75. This is done after all work is complete. So an expected range of evaluation and inspectioncost for a 2,000 s.f. home would be:For a home not requiring any modifications: $150For a home requiring modifications: (with 2 follow-up inspections and a final): $375.