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The First Climate Proof Building

Annette Rubin, Founder & CEO of Vero Building Systems, sits down with us to discuss a new hurricane-proof building technology that’s currently being used to build a police station in Houma, Louisiana. Listen in as she discusses how this technology addresses these issues and more.

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California Builder & Engineer

Compared to the rest of the world, most buildings in the United States are relatively young. But most residential and commercial properties could use a makeover. Buildings constructed 20, 50, or over 100 years ago are not as energy efficient and they are also not as a safe as is possible to achieve with new building methods. Especially, when one takes into consideration how climate change and more frequent extreme weather and climate events are taking a toll.

Associated Construction Publications

Britt Davis was pitched Vero’s innovative building materials and would like to include a byline from Annette/VBS that will go in the National section and will run in 13 different magazines. The articles are typically between 900-1,200 words with at least four different high resolution (1 MB or over) photos to go with it. The deadline is June 2nd, and the piece will be published in July. Piece submitted 6/1. Followed up 7/7. Followed up 7/20 with new story ideas. All stories by Britt’s outlets were published below on 7-13.

Disaster Recovery Journal

Jon Seals requested more information on VBS and how the panels can be used to build disaster resistant structures. He was sent the press release. He posted a new product announcement online on July 18.

WAFF-TV
(NBC Huntsville, AL)

Jasmyn Cornell was pitched on tornado proof home options and requested more information on VBS, which she was sent. Following up to see if she’d like an interview. Followed up 5-9 – she wants to schedule an interview. The interview is confirmed for Wednesday, July 19 at 9am CT. The story aired on July 25th!

Constructed Futures Podcast

Hugh Seaton would like to interview Annette for his podcast on how to protect your home and buildings during hurricane season using Vero’s materials. The interview is scheduled for 1pm ET/10 am PT on Tuesday, June 6. Interview rescheduling in progress. Interview rescheduled for 6/27 at 1pm CT. Followed up 7/6. Followed up 7/21. Followed up 7/31. Update: Annette’s interview will go live in August. Update on 8/7: The interview transcript was sent for approval – and will be titled: “Annette Rubin: Innovating with SCIP Construction at Vero Building Systems.” The interview will go live later this month. The interview was published on August 17th

These Housing Innovations Remove The Risk Of Rising Climate Threats

As you read this you may be experiencing one of the hottest days in history in your area or breathing smoke from a wildfire. These situations are more and more common, causing physical impacts, but also bringing process and design questions into discussion.

CREATING DISASTER-PROOF CONSTRUCTION WITH CONCRETE, PREFAB PANELS

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features co-founder Annette Rubin of Vero Building Systems, a manufacturer of a construction system aimed at using concrete and prefabricated panels to build “disaster-proof” buildings.

ASK ASA: CAN STYROFOAM SAVE YOU IN A MAJOR STORM?

You only need to experience one hurricane to gain total respect for the power of these storms. In an instant, they overturn cars and trucks, rip buildings to shreds, and force people to shelters — hoping for the best but often finding the worst.

HOW KISSIMMEE BUILDING MATERIALS STARTUP VERO BUILDING SYSTEMS WANTS TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION MORE DURABLE, EFFICIENT

Vero Building Systems specializes in panels made of expanded polystyrene, steel and concrete.

STAYING RESILIENT IN TOUGH TIMES

These past few years have been a time of harsh testing – for our country, ourselves, our families, businesses and clients. Colleagues in southwest Florida endured one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the country in decades last September.

VERO BUILDING SYSTEMS DEBUTS ECO-FRIENDLY, DURABLE BUILDING SOLUTION

Vero Building Systems has brought a groundbreaking building method that utilizes expanded polystyrene as an alternative to traditional construction materials to the U.S. at scale for the first time.

CAN YOU BUILD A NATURAL DISASTER-PROOF HOME? TECHNOLOGY OFFERS BETTER PROTECTION DURING STORM SEASON

According to the National Weather Service, the months of March, April, and May are the most notorious in terms of thunderstorms, tornados, and hail.

VERO BUILDING SYSTEMS DEBUTS ECO-FRIENDLY, EXTREMELY DURABLE BUILDING SOLUTION

There are many benefits of utilizing expanded polystyrene panels in construction instead of wood or any other traditional building method.

HEALTHCARE MUST ADAPT TO CHANGING WEATHERS

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.