Interdisciplinary advocate & polymath with desire to transform building community through integration, technology and systems thinking.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2011
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Ryan Colker retweeted
Gabe Maser, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Strategy for the @IntlCodeCouncil, sat down with us to talk about this year’s Building Safety Month and the role of #building #codes in ensuring safe and resilient communities.
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Ryan Colker retweeted
Will the home you're buying survive the next disaster? Your #dreamhome may be in a vulnerable location.
Become your own #resilience detective and know your risks with the Buyer's Guide to Resilient Homes. bit.ly/3usoYM8
Ryan Colker retweeted
It's about time! U.S. Federal Government’s Largest Civilian #RealEstate Provider Requires International Code Council #OffSiteConstruction Standards in Design Requirements Update: modular.org/2024/06/11/gsa-i…
@USGSA updates P100 design criteria to reaffirm I-Codes as basis and become first federal agency to adopt @IntlCodeCouncil & @rethinkmodular off-site construction standards iccsafe.org/about/periodical…
Ryan Colker retweeted
TOMORROW! #IHS2024 events begin with housing innovation panel discussions on offsite construction, building codes, manufactured housing, decarbonization, zoning, public & multifamily housing, resilience, & finance.
Register to attend in person or online➡️huduser.gov/portal/event/ihs…
ALT A view of the U.S. Capitol at last year's Innovative Housing Showcase. The text on the graphic reads, "June 6 & 7. Washington, DC. District Architecture Center. Join us for hybrid panel discussions featuring public, private, and government leaders on innovative approaches to seed and scale more abundant, affordable, and sustainable housing for all Americans. Visit ihs.huduser.gov for more details."
Ryan Colker retweeted
Why are some #earthquakes so destructive, while others just cause minor damage?
These 5 factors affect the impact: magnitude; depth; local geology; population density; construction quality.
👉 ow.ly/Zwbm50S8zVC
Watch to learn more ⏬
@HUDgov Acting Secretary @DepSecTodman kicks off the Innovative Housing Showcase. @IntlCodeCouncil is excited to support this momentous event. Follow all the events at huduser.gov/portal/ihs.html.
Ryan Colker retweeted
It's time to get excited! Just 3️⃣ days left until the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase events begin! 🏠
Visit ihs.huduser.gov to learn more about the educational programming, exhibitors, timing, locations, and more. #IHS2024
ALT An image from last year's Innovative Housing Showcase. The text reads, "3 days until the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase #IHS2024
@Nationwide Study finds commercial insurance clients say they are willing to invest $20,000 or more to defend against weather risks news.nationwide.com/business…
Ryan Colker retweeted
This is on point. It's not a disaster or earthquake that kills people, but a poorly built building, a bad policy, insufficient resources, etc. that kill people. Injustice kills people. Lack of power kills people. We can change that! #ResilientHousing #HousingJustice @BuildChange
There are no natural disasters.
Calling disasters "natural" suggests we are powerless.
We are not.
We know how to:
👉 reduce exposure and vulnerability.
👉 to improve governance.
👉 take responsibility for protecting those at risk.
➡️ ow.ly/fJSf50RMg30
ALT There is no such thing as a natural disaster.
Ryan Colker retweeted
😖Ever wonder why we insist that there are NO NATURAL DISASTERS?
This will explain 👇 ow.ly/Kfp150RK3Zg #NoNaturalDisasters
@IntlCodeCouncil CEO Dominic Sims kicks off #BuildingSafetyMonth panel to celebrate 2nd anniversary of the @WhiteHouse National Initiative to Advance Building Codes. Follow along with the all star panel at youtube.com/watch?v=wPTMT8Cr…
Ryan Colker retweeted
#DYK Building codes have a big impact before, during, & after disasters? They help protect from a wide range of weather-related hazards & help you get back on your feet faster after disasters strike.
More info: fema.gov/emergency-managers/…
#BuildingSafetyMonth #InfrastructureWeek
ALT Building Safety Month: a person in safety gear uses a hammer for construction work.
Ryan Colker retweeted
Modern building codes help keep you safe when disasters strike.
We're working alongside our partners, @IntlCodeCouncil, to ensure our nation's buildings are safe & resilient for generations to come.
Learn more: fema.gov/blog/femas-commitme…
#BuildingSafetyMonth
ALT Building Safety Month: a person in safety gear uses a hammer for construction work.
Ryan Colker retweeted
Announced today: Dominic Sims, CEO, @IntlCodeCouncil, Named Recipient of Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
#ANSINews
ansi.org/standards-news/all-…
Ryan Colker retweeted
💡Know your hazards: Earthquake – Earthquakes killed nearly 750,000 people in 1994 – 2013, more than all other natural hazards combined.
The most effective way to manage earthquake risk is through building codes for earthquake safety.
👉ow.ly/vbjq50Rv0Sq
“One lesson to be learned from past experiences of seismic events it is that, far more than quakes, poorly constructed buildings kill people. Governments must develop & enforce necessary building regulations to prevent possible massive loss of life.” preventionweb.net/news/quake…
Ryan Colker retweeted
🌍 Mitigation and adaptation are key to reducing disaster risks and keeping our planet safe, for everyone.
This #EarthDay, learn how these strategies can help your business thrive and protect the planet: ForwardFaster.UNGlobalCompac…
#ForwardFaster2030 #EarthDay #ClimateAction
Ryan Colker retweeted
Buildings and #ClimateAction go hand in hand.
Our experts discuss how decarbonizing buildings can mitigate the impact of climate change & support the #SDGs: bit.ly/3N8xvyF
@UNEP | @Join_GlobalABC | @UNHABITAT
