Visitors to Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 19-21 Can Sign Up For It PHILADELPHIA, PA –May 17, 2016– The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) is launching its first-ever email newsletter for architectural and engineering professionals. LPI’s Build & …
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AIA Expo & Convention 2016 Promises a “World of Innovation” in Philly, May 19-21
The AIA Convention 2016 is the architecture and design event of the year! Join the Lightning Protection Institute at booth #1546 in Philadelphia on May 19-21. #AIACon16 invites you to discover what's "new, next and cutting-edge" from software to building systems--and of course, …
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Lightning Protection Spring Cleaning. Don’t let the clutter of myths and misinformation obscure the facts.
March 14, 2016 -- The late, larger-than-life comedian, Robin Williams was known for having said, "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" If the unseasonably warm temperatures are evidence, it seems the "party" has sprung to life in many parts of the country. While …
Consumer Scam Alert! LPI Offers Lightning Protection Guidelines to Help Protect Homeowners Against Fraudulent Contractors
February 8, 2016 -- Authorities in several mid-west counties in the U.S. are warning homeowners about men posing as lightning rod subcontractors who scheme unsuspecting victims into paying money for unsolicited repair work. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s …
Volunteers Head to Haiti to Protect Orphanage Besieged by Lightning
Building Lightning Safe Communities Project Provides Critical Relief to Charity Organization in Kenscoff HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Haiti is no stranger to natural disasters and severe weather, as devastating earthquakes, hurricanes and floods …
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“Building Lightning Safe Communities Haiti Project” Design Charrette to Brief Volunteer Team for Lightning Protection Mission
MEDIA ADVISORY -- January 8, 2016 -- Dania Beach, Florida Project Will Provide Critical Relief to Kenscoff Orphanage Besieged by Lightning Contact: Kimberly Loehr, LPI/LSA Communications Office / Phone: 804-314-8955 / Email: kiml@lightning.org / Twitter: kimberly …
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Dealing With Lightning Protection: Quality control relies on specification, installation, and inspection.
By Kim Loehr December 1, 2015 -- Lightning packs a powerful punch. A single bolt carries up to 100 million volts of electricity and has the power to rip through roofs, explode walls of brick and concrete, wreak havoc with circuitry and ignite deadly fires. It is no wonder …
Advancing Building Resilience: Growth of Sustainable Energy Technology Makes Lightning Protection Systems Increasingly Critical
MARYVILLE, Mo., Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The continued growth of sustainable energy technology, eco-friendly building materials and smart structure automation has necessitated upgrades and complex improvements to the electrical infrastructure of today's homes and …
Advancing Building Safety: Why it’s important to include lightning protection in the resilient “smart home” model.
November 11, 2015 -- Lightning is the weather threat that affects most people, most of the time in the U.S. Yet, lightning is not considered to be a “natural disaster” and despite its impact to people, property, homes and businesses, this common weather peril is often overlooked …
