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Investing in Resilience Pays Off More Than Thought, New NIBS Study Finds

The National Institute of Building Sciences’ “Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2018 Interim Report” calculates benefit–cost ratios of 4:1 up to 11:1 for investing in higher-quality buildings that meet contemporary codes and standards.

Wanda Lau Jan 18, 2019 12:56pm