Sentence examples for strengthening building from inspiring English sources

There is discussion of strengthening building codes so that structures are not so easily leveled in the next storm — and everyone knows there will be one.

To avoid costly problems in the future, ICA and other groups recommend a variety of policy improvements, including changing land use regulations in fire- and flood-prone areas, strengthening building codes, and improving weather warning and modelling services.

Broadening and strengthening building efficiency efforts within and across cities will have a tremendous impact nationwide.

All stakeholders working to win the battle against HIV/AIDS must be convinced to work and employ health system strengthening building blocks if desired results are to be achieved.

Strengthening buildings doesn't mean a big quake won't cause damage.

Late last year, the national government strengthened building codes for school buildings.

Mayor Glenn Lewis of Moore said that since then, the town had strengthened building codes, including a requirement that new homes incorporate hurricane braces.

Ms. Arroyo said that other cities had strengthened building codes after major storms but that New York's approach was more comprehensive, covering a wide range of things, like storm-water management and emergency power supplies.

Reinforced construction and strengthened building codes have been demonstrated to reduce expected damage from hurricanes in a cost effective manner.

Modern composite materials, made on the basis of non-metallic continuous fibers are increasingly used in civil engineering, in particular to strengthen building structures.

*State and local governments could strengthen building codes to encourage more energy efficiency and the jobs that come with it -- something Illinois does well.