Construction Institute to host forum on natural disasters - March 22

Norwalk, CT The Construction Institute will host “Earth, Wind, Fire & Water: Planning for, recovering quickly, and curbing damage from natural disasters” on March 22 at Norwalk Inn, 99 East Ave. 

Join the Construction Institute as they discuss practical steps you can take to face disasters with the peace of mind that comes from being prepared and having a plan in place for response. From preventive design through recovery, this program will feature national and regional professionals who will examine some histories of damage; how to plan for natural disaster and recover quickly; how to manage facilities for owners and tenants in the specter of severe weather; how to protect existing structures; and how to use design as a defense against natural disasters.  

If you own, manage, design, construct, and/or repair buildings, or care about resilient communities, you should join us for open discussion about the issues surrounding natural disasters. The program will help attendees become more informed and better able to make decisions that impact the strength of their facilities and the resiliency of their businesses. 

MODERATOR 
Mark Adams – Price Waterhouse Coopers National Real Estate 

PANELISTS 
Fiona Cousins – ARUP 
Chris Day – Travelers Catastrophe Response Team 
Robert Kenny – State of CT, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security 
Phil Kuchma – Kuchma Corporation 
Tom Norton – Henkel Corporation 
Suzanne Novak – Erudyne LLC 

The Construction Institute of the University of Hartford is a non-profit, non-partisan association of diverse professions working to improve the construction industry by sharing knowledge, advancing relationships, and developing business leaders. The Institute is known for high quality Programs and Professional Education Workshops, and meaningful opportunities for connecting with other dedicated industry professionals through committee work, speaking and writing opportunities, and networking at events.