Natural disasters can take a construction site by surprise. Here's how to prepare for the worst weather.

Safety from the elements is on everyone’s mind given the recent harrowing Natural Disasters which swept across America and caused devastation to thousands of residents. Damage to properties caused by events such as hurricanes and floods is life-changing and can be disastrous for homeowners, and that’s why prevention of breakage and ruin caused by natural disasters in the building process is becoming a major priority for contractors and architects. Of course, taking certain anti-disaster precautions during construction of houses, multifamily properties and offices could incur further costs both for builders and clients, and potentially disrupt well-developed processes. However, considering the dangers of global warming now and in the future, it could be the best investment you as a home provider could make. While where you choose to build is always a significant consideration with respect to avoiding the worst of the elements, how you build can make all the difference. In 2014, for example, tornadoes and hurricanes were responsible for almost $640 million in damage, therefore particular consideration to materials, construction techniques and shelter should be taken when building new homes to last whatever may happen in the future.