Contractors
Lead your community, not just the jobsite
Written by Andy Kruger
BuildSOS CEO
You’re already positioned as a leader the moment a storm hits. This guide covers how to make that position deliberate: getting a seat at the table when hazard mitigation plans get written, teaching your community what you know, and understanding how one resilient home changes the whole block around it.
What's in this guide
Government & policy engagement
Modern building codes return $11 for every $1 invested. Here’s how contractors actually get a voice in the codes that shape their business.
Hazard mitigation planning
Every community has a plan. Most are written without the builders who know real conditions on the ground.
Community workshops & education
Teaching resilience turns you from a contractor into the local expert.
The ripple effect
How one resilient home inspires the whole neighborhood, and the leads that come with it.
About the author
Andy Kruger
Andy Kruger is CEO of BuildSOS, author of When the Storm Comes, and sits on multiple boards and advisory groups shaping disaster resilience policy and research.
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