The Complete Guide to Last-Minute Evacuations
As we approach Hurricane Season in 2019, GCI Consultants would like to provide you with some useful information provided to us by our friends at Million Mile Secrets. Here is …
Hurricane Irma Aftermath – Press Release
GCI Consultants Investigates Water Leakage in Hurricane-Resistant Windows Ravaged by Hurricane Irma Field Water Infiltration Tests Used to Re-Create Catastrophic Wind and Rain Conditions of Irma West Palm Beach, FL—Jan. …
Hurricane Windows Meet Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Windows Meet Hurricane Irma The “Everything Building Envelope” podcast brought back guest Will Smith for a third time on a recent episode, this time for more discussion about the …
After Irma
Hurricane Irma has come and gone. Now what? In a special episode of the “Everything Building Envelope” podcast, host Paul Beers outlines next steps for listeners faced with the devastation …
Going the Extra Protection Mile at Procacci Development’s BB & T Bank Building
At Procacci Development Corporation, one of South Florida’s leading development, construction and management companies, they take hurricane protection seriously. In fact, the company has developed a reputation for constructing and …
A Little Planning Equals Big Savings: Hardening the Building Exterior Improves Insurability
Hurricane season is a reminder about the importance of planning when constructing a building. Storm hardening, or building-in protection against high-wind damage, has become an increasing priority for many owners …
Preparing for Hurricane Irene in the Northeast
By Paul E. Beers As Hurricane Irene heads towards a possible impact with the Northeast United States, many people are likely wondering what to do as there has not been …
Hurricane and Tornado Damage in Urban Areas – A Recent History
By Paul E. Beers It is hard to believe that next year will be the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew striking South Florida. This was the storm that caused record damage …
Hurricane Windows: Fact or Fiction?
By William D. Smith As we approach another hurricane season, one that the prognosticators tell us will be very active, building owners on the eastern seaboard and the Gulf coast …