There are codes that enforce precautionary measures for buildings in flood zones, but it’s up to the building manager to go beyond the minimum requirements for residents or the longevity of the ...

OWEGO— A 30% reduction in flood insurance costs may be on the horizon for the Village of Owego following recent action taken at the Tioga County Planning Board. Attorney Anthony Paniccia, representing ...

Good flood design should first of all protect the ... and some of their latest designs are for homes built on dry land that can float when the levels rise. While Brad Pitt's floating house only ...

The committee behind the guidebook will reference publications from places like the US and the Netherlands. Read more at ...

The National Research Council (NRC) is working on potential changes to the National Building Code of Canada that would include information on how to flood-proof buildings. "That's a pretty ...

They can still be connected to services using pipework that is waterproof and flexible to allow for the vertical movement of the building. Another way of making buildings more flood proof is to ...

on April 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The first hour will feature a discussion on flood-proofing topics such as elevating buildings, wet and dry flood-proofing, and relocation/acquisition. The second hour ...

That could soon change. The National Research Council (NRC) is working on potential changes to the National Building Code of Canada that would include information on how to flood-proof buildings.