IBHS: These Builders Lead the Way on Resilient Construction
2018 FORTIFIED Home™ Volume Awards Honor Builder Commitment to Resilience; IBHS Celebrates 12,500 FORTIFIED Homes!
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The Untold Story of Hurricane Harvey
IBHS Publishes Post-Disaster Report on Wind Damage where Hurricane Harvey Blasted Ashore along the Texas Coastal Bend
IBHS Supports Bi-Partisan Bill Aiding Resilient Construction
IBHS announces its support of the Disaster Savings and Resilient Construction Act of 2020
IBHS study shows parcel, community mitigation needed to limit devastation from conflagration events like Lahaina Fire
Richburg, SC, September 4, 2024 – A new report released today by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) reinforces the need for action at both the parcel and community levels to reduce the likelihood of catastrophic conflagration during wildfires. The 2023 Lahaina Conflagration study concludes a system of mitigation strategies, including developing communities with greater structure separation, removing combustible connective fuels and hardening properties against ember and flame exposures, is needed to mitigate the devastation seen in the Lahaina Fire.
IBHS Tests Shingle Performance Against Hail, Shares Scorecard
Popular Shingles Rated as “Impact Resistant” Do Not Perform Equally
IBHS Selects Incoming CEO and President
Roy E. Wright to assume leadership of leading research and communication organization on April 25; succeeds Julie Rochman, who is retiring
IBHS Science-based Prep Guide Helps Homeowners Be Wildfire Ready this Labor Day Weekend
Non-profit’s preparedness guide, app offer actions to prepare homes ahead of fall’s windy conditions based on scientific research
IBHS research shows two critical ways to reduce risk of storm damage ahead of potentially active hurricane season
Richburg, SC, June 11, 2024 — With an active hurricane season forecast for 2024, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) encourages homeowners to act now to reinforce their properties against severe weather. IBHS researchers have identified the roof and garage doors as the areas of homes particularly vulnerable and most important to strengthen to withstand storms. These two home improvements top the nonprofit’s Hurricane Ready guidance, which also includes DIY maintenance projects and tips to complete now and last-minute storm prep.
IBHS Research Finds a Strong Garage Door is Key to Preventing a Cascade of Damage During Severe Weather
Ahead of hurricane season, check your garage door to be sure it’s wind rated for your area.