Florida is betting on new building methods as extreme weather threatens its housing market
Briefly

As industry leaders and elected officials recognize the surge in natural disasters, it's clear that traditional homebuilding methods must evolve to ensure safety and financial stability.
In 2023 alone, severe weather events resulted in over $50 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for more resilient building practices that withstand extreme conditions.
Advancements in construction technology present opportunities to build homes quickly and sustainably, but collaboration between industry and government is crucial to implement innovative regulatory solutions.
This year's record 28 billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events call for a decisive transformation in homebuilding methods to protect communities from escalating risks.
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