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Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.

Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the home.

A builder's guide describing hurricane-resistant reinforcements for gable ends.

Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.

Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.

Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.

Guide providing information for professional builders and contractors rehabbing flooded single-family houses with emphasis on safe practices and the most important activities in the rehab process.

Article describing three ways to strengthen the roof-to-wall connections in an existing home.

A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.