New building codes aim to provide vital flood protection

New building codes aim to provide vital flood protection

The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager.

New ASCE Codes Aim to Provide Vital Flood Protection – Construction Forum

From Construction Dive:  Tom Little is president and CEO of Floodproofing.com. A certified floodplain manager, Little served on the committee that developed the ASCE 24-24 standards. Opinions are the author’s own. Mother Nature continues to remind us of her strength, often challenging our understanding and resilience. If we want to protect our nation’s homes, businesses and critical infrastructure, we must adapt to her unpredictability. That is …