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Assessing The Effects Of Reconstruction On The Commercial And Civil Construction Industry Following Hurricane Maria In Puerto Rico, Timothy Jafek Barrett-Rodriguez
Assessing The Effects Of Reconstruction On The Commercial And Civil Construction Industry Following Hurricane Maria In Puerto Rico, Timothy Jafek Barrett-Rodriguez
Theses and Dissertations
In September 2017 Hurricane Maria made landfall on the U.S territory island of Puerto Rico, causing substantial damage to the already weakened infrastructure and other aspects of the built environment. This research attempted to identify the challenges and opportunities that have been encountered within the Puerto Rican commercial and civil construction industry during the first year of reconstruction, post-Hurricane Maria. This was done by identifying the effects of the storm as well as the strategies of construction companies involved in the reconstruction process. The study used the events occurring after the passing of the hurricane as a case study to …
Evaluating The Impacts Of Hurricane Maria On The Residential Construction Industry In Puerto Rico And The Effectiveness Of Reconstruction Efforts, M. Bradley Wells
Evaluating The Impacts Of Hurricane Maria On The Residential Construction Industry In Puerto Rico And The Effectiveness Of Reconstruction Efforts, M. Bradley Wells
Theses and Dissertations
In September of 2017, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, both category 5 hurricanes, swept across the Caribbean, including the U.S. Territory island of Puerto Rico. These two storms, particularly Hurricane Maria, caused catastrophic damages from high winds and flooding to the island paradise. This research investigates the direct effects that Hurricane Maria had on the residential construction industry within Puerto Rico and evaluates how to better prioritize and manage these types of efforts in the future. This research was initiated to identify challenges and opportunities that have been encountered within the Puerto Rican construction industry during the first year of …