In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Aris Papadopoulos, Chairman of the Resilience Action Fund and author of Resilientomics. Aris shares his unique perspective on resilience, from his experience as a 9/11 World Trade Center survivor to his passion for building stronger, more resilient homes and communities. Together, David and Aris explore how resilience is critical not just in construction, but in the insurance industry and beyond.
Aris discusses his journey from the construction industry to founding the Resilience Action Fund and how he’s working to educate consumers on the importance of resilience in the built environment. The conversation touches on everything from the impact of poor construction standards to how insurance professionals can incorporate resilience into their strategy. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their understanding of resilient building and the role it plays in property protection.
Aris discusses the Fund’s mission to educate consumers about building resilient homes and the tools available on his website.
Aris explains why building to code is not enough and the importance of prioritizing structural resilience over cosmetic upgrades.
Aris emphasizes the need for consumers to understand resilience and how the Fund is working to raise awareness.
Aris talks about the role of insurance professionals in educating clients on resilience and incentivizing better building practices.
Aris reflects on the slow pace of change in the construction industry and the resistance to adopting resilient practices.
Aris explores how technologies like 3D printing are impacting construction and their role in building more resilient homes.
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