American Business Continuity Domes, Inc. and Dome Technology, the U.S.-based alliance that develops and builds disaster-resistant, steel-reinforced thin-shell concrete domes, will build the new Fine Arts Center for the city and school district, according to a news release.

The dome is expected to be complete in July and the entire 25,447-square-foot project is anticipated to be done sometime during the summer of 2014.

The Fine Arts Center will have room for a 1,500-seat auditorium or convention center. The center will double as a safe room with a capacity for 1,133.

The dome is being built through the Texas Safe Shelter Initiative under the direction of the Texas Department of Emergency Management, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

The dome is designed to protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires.

According to the release, the team, which includes ES2 Engineering, worked with Lumberton’s officials on the design, engineering and construction.

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With successes in the U.S., the company is well positioned to pursue Canadian development opportunities for thin-shell concrete domes. Most recently, ABC Domes has completed the dome component of a community center / safe shelter in Hammon, Oklahoma and was also awarded a contract to build another FEMA-compliant* (Federal Emergency Management Administration in the U.S.) multi-purpose fine arts center / safe shelter in Lumberton, Texas. Additionally, ABC Domes is developing a northeast U.S. headquarters in New Jersey in direct response to the demand of the post Superstorm Sandy environment.

“Our domes are far superior to traditionally constructed buildings. Because of their strong and ergonomic shape, and use of superior building materials, they are virtually unaffected by time, weather, seismic activity, or manmade assault, thus meeting FEMA’s standards for near-absolute survivability. The domes, built to withstand wind speeds of 300 miles per hour, are the most disaster-resistant structures that can be built, and at a price-to-value ratio more favorable than traditional construction,” said Barry Sheehy, Managing Director of ABC Domes Canada. “The next generation of Domes will be largely self-sufficient and equipped to operate off the grid and, given Canada’s harsh climate, we see an enormous market for our dome technology,” he continued. Sheehy is based in Gabarus, Cape Breton Island.

ABC Dome presently has multi-dome business continuity facilities in Lakeland, Florida, and a LEED Silver rated dome in Sealy, Texas. The domes provide near absolute protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires, and are utilized by a variety of industries for purposes ranging from secure storage to disaster recovery and business continuity. The company operates in a strategic alliance with two of the most renowned dome design, engineering and construction firms in the world, Dome Technology and ES2 Engineering System Solutions and, collectively they have completed more than 500 domes worldwide, representing the high-end of the dome market.

The domes are built for use as:

For further information, please contact Peter Fedele at 305.633.3336, or Lisa Schunack at 305.441.8580. Or, visit:
www.abcdomes.com

_{*The interviewer / reader / viewer should not infer that the use of the word FEMA implies any formal or informal relationship between FEMA and American Business Continuity Domes Inc. (“ABC Domes”) or any member of the “Dream Team” or organization or individual noted in this document or referenced in this interview. FEMA neither sponsors nor endorses any event, activity, product or service as referenced herein.}

Sealy, Texas — March 21, 2013 – American Business Continuity Domes, Inc. (“ABC Domes”) and Dome Technology, the U.S.-based alliance that develops and builds disaster-resistant, steel-reinforced thin-shell concrete domes, was officially awarded the contract to build the dome component of the City of Lumberton/Lumberton ISD Fine Arts Center in Hardin County. The project was awarded to ABC Domes by Daniels Building & Construction, Inc., the Beaumont-based general contractor on the project.

The new Fine Arts Center, designed by architects Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc. of La Grange, will be utilized as a 1,500 seat fine arts / auditorium / convention center and will also function as a FEMA-compliant* safe room with capacity for 1,133.

The new Fine Arts Center, designed by architects Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc. of La Grange, will be utilized as a 1,500 seat fine arts / auditorium / convention center and will also function as a FEMA-compliant* safe room with capacity for 1,133.

The project is scheduled for site work in June of 2013, with ABC Domes commencing dome construction in mid-July. Completion of the project is planned for the summer of 2014. Innovative features of the 25,447 square foot project include its low profile roofline and the use of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) by Nudura.

“When you have a unique project such as a concrete shell dome, you can bet it’s not just another day at the office. Then if it happens to be a FEMA hurricane/tornado safe room, throw in the 200 MPH wind resistance requirement and begin to rethink every conventional aspect when dealing with a dome from dimensions to elevations to conventional detailing. After three decades of designing what most people would think of as an ordinary building the dome is truly an extraordinary type of structure. ABC Domes was hands on in assisting us with alternatives to the stem wall construction and design concepts that resulted in an economical and energy-efficient building. Lumberton ISD, ABC Domes, and all of our consultants have been an exceptional team to work with,” said Brad Cutright, Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc.

ABC Domes’ facilities provide near absolute protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires, and are utilized by a variety of industries for purposes ranging from secure storage to disaster recovery and business continuity.

The domes are built for use as:

ABC Domes’ facilities are far superior to traditionally constructed buildings. Because of their strong and ergonomic shape, and use of superior building materials, they are virtually unaffected by time, weather, seismic activity, or manmade assault, thus meeting standards for near-absolute survivability. The domes, built to withstand wind speeds of 300 miles per hour, are the most disaster-resistant structures that can be built, and at a price-to-value ratio more favorable than traditional construction.

Following are details on the other members of the Lumberton dome team. Along with ABC Domes, with their Texas headquarters based in Sealy, the companies that comprise the Lumberton team have a vast collective body of work in Texas and are recognized leaders in their respective fields.

Daniels Building & Construction, Inc. continues to provide exceptional construction and serve the Southeast Texas construction market for over 56 years. Located in Beaumont, Texas, the company is dedicated to constructing the very finest facilities using quality materials and equipment, while recognizing the most important aspect to quality construction are the people involved. The company recruits the very best management and craftsmen available. Daniels serves the construction industry as a Construction Manager and General Contractor, focusing on commercial and light industrial markets. Large or small, a building built by Daniels is constructed efficiently and safely without sacrificing quality.

Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc. has provided comprehensive architectural and planning services from their office in La Grange, Texas since 1983. The firm has extensive experience in the planning and design of financial institutions and other commercial, business and industrial facilities. Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc. also has experience with multi-family projects. Professional services include site planning, master planning, complex remodeling, new facilities and interior improvements from small-scale restorations to multimillion dollar, new facilities. For clients desiring construction services, the firm has access to independent contractors according to the type, time frame and location of the proposed project.

Cutright & Allen Architects, Inc. is supported by a dedicated and talented team of architects, consulting engineers, landscape architects, interior designers and other specialty consultants who are under the direct coordination of the principals. www.cutrightallen.com

Dome Technology is a world-leader and premier builder of insulated steel reinforced concrete domes. Over the past 30 years, they have successfully completed 500 domes throughout the United States and internationally. As a team, ABC Domes and Dome Technology possess more than 45 years of proven experience in the creation of thin-shell concrete domes. www.dometech.com

ES2 Engineering System Solutions is a full-service, licensed, and insured structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical engineering company, and a Building Systems Commissioning firm. In the area of steel reinforced, thin-shell concrete domes, ES2 has advanced design and analysis skills not found in any other professional firm in the world. ES2 has been the engineer of record for the vast majority of reinforced concrete shells constructed globally, using the air formed method.
www.es2eng.com

For further information, please contact Lisa Schunack at 305.633.3336. Or, visit:
www.abcdomes.com

_{*The interviewer / reader / viewer should not infer that the use of the word FEMA implies any formal or informal relationship between FEMA and American Business Continuity Domes Inc. (“ABC Domes”) or any member of the “Dream Team” or organization or individual noted in this document or referenced in this interview. FEMA neither sponsors nor endorses any event, activity, product or service as referenced herein.}

“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.”
- William Pollard

Our strategic alliance is committed to the low profile dome and delivering the immediate and long-term benefits to our clients.

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Built in 2012

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He will be based in the company’s Sealy dome facility.

Tirey previously worked in transportation and logistics, including having served as logistics broker for Sports Associated Transportation, Inc.

He is also actively involved in community leadership and serves as the mayor of Sealy, vice-chairman of Sealy Economic Development Corporation, chairman of Combined Community Action and of the Meals on Wheels program for Austin County and as Sealy’s representative to the Houston/Galveston Area Council.

“We are very pleased to have Nick join our sales team. His in-depth knowledge of the Texas market combined with his logistics background is a winning combination,” Peter Fedele, CEO of ABC Domes, said.

“Our dome dream team is actively involved in the development of FEMA-compliant* safe shelter domes throughout Texas and Nick will be instrumental in handling the process,” he continued.

ABC Domes facilities provide near absolute protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires, and its domes are utilized by a variety of industries for purposes ranging from secure storage to disaster recovery and business continuity.

The domes are built for use as FEMA-361 compliant storm shelters, disaster recovery command centers, emergency equipment and vehicle storage, bulk storage, records/data warehousing and inventory, community centers, sports arenas and gymnasiums, churches, offices, schools, IT server parks, data centers and video projection domes.

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Leading financial institutions store their critical equipment in ABC Domes’ facilities. In the event of a disaster such as Hurricane Sandy, ABC Domes deploys the tenants’ mobile banking centers, command centers and generators to the most devastated areas, most recently to New Jersey and New York. ABC Domes provides comprehensive emergency response and recovery services to its dome tenants who use the indestructible domes to protect their assets, including critical equipment, vehicles and data.

ABC Domes provides near absolute protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires, and its dome facilities are utilized by a variety of industries for purposes ranging from secure storage to disaster recovery and business continuity.

The domes are built for use as:

ABC Domes’ structures are far superior to traditionally constructed buildings. Because of their ergonomic shape, and use of superior building materials, they are virtually unaffected by time, weather, seismic activity or manmade assault, thus meeting standards for near-absolute survivability. The domes, built to withstand wind speeds of 300 miles per hour, are the most disaster-resistant structures that can be built, and at a price-to-value ratio more favorable than traditional construction.

For further information about ABC Domes or the Dome Dream Team, please contact Lisa Schunack at 305.633.3336 or 305.441.8580. Or, visit: www.abcdomes.com

The Dome Dream Team is a strategic alliance of ABC Domes and two of the most renowned dome design, engineering and construction firms in the world, Dome Technology and ES2 Engineering Systems Solutions.

_{* The interviewer / reader / viewer should not infer that the use of the word FEMA implies any formal or informal relationship between FEMA and American Business Continuity Domes, Inc. (“ABC Domes”) or any member of the “Dream Team” or organization or individual noted in this document or referenced in any interviews. FEMA neither sponsors nor endorses any event, activity, product or service as referenced herein.}

The new structure, designed by Kerr 3 Design Group, Inc. and constructed by Red Sky Constructors, LLC – both of Edmond, Oklahoma – will be used primarily as an 1100 seat gymnasium / school and will also function as a storm shelter for the Town of Hammon.

Scheduled for completion in August of 2013, innovative features of the 28,000 square foot project include its low profile roofline and the use of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) by Nudura.

ABC Domes provide near absolute protection from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires, and are utilized by a variety of industries for purposes ranging from secure storage to disaster recovery and business continuity.

The domes are built for use as:

ABC Domes are far superior to traditionally constructed buildings. Because of their strong and ergonomic shape, and use of superior building materials, they are virtually unaffected by time, weather, seismic activity, or manmade assault, thus meeting standards for near-absolute survivability. The domes, built to withstand wind speeds of 300 miles per hour, are the most disaster-resistant structures that can be built, and at a price-to-value ratio more favorable than traditional construction.

Dome Technology is a world-leader and premier builder of insulated steel reinforce concrete domes. Over the past 30 years, they have successfully completed 500 domes throughout the United States and internationally. As a team, ABC Domes and Dome Technology possess more than 45 years of proven experience in the creation of thin-shell concrete domes.

ES2 Engineering System Solutions is a full-service, licensed, and insured structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical engineering company, and a Building Systems Commissioning firm. In the area of steel reinforced, thin-shell concrete domes, ES2 has advanced design and analysis skills not found in any other professional firm in the world. ES2 has been the engineer of record for the vast majority of reinforced concrete shells constructed globally, using the air formed method.

For further information, please contact Peter Fedele at 979.885.1919, or Lisa Schunack at 305.441.8580. Or, visit:
www.abcdomes.com
www.dometech.com
www.es2eng.com

_{* The interviewer / reader / viewer should not infer that the use of the word FEMA implies any formal or informal relationship between FEMA and American Business Continuity Domes Inc. (“ABC Domes”) or any member of the “Dream Team” or organization or individual noted in this document or referenced in this interview. FEMA neither sponsors nor endorses any event, activity, product or service as referenced herein.}

Read more: http://www.chron.com/business/article/Q-amp-A-Domes-give-shelter-from-the-storms-3933927.php, http://blog.chron.com/primeproperty/2012/10/domes-to-mushroom-along-the-texas-coast/

A U.S.-based company, American Business Continuity Domes (ABC), has begun building disaster-resistant, steel-reinforced, thin-shelled concrete domes as shelters from hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters.

Federal emergency management officials said they have appropriated $50 million in Texas alone to build a series of the shelters along the Texas coast to protect residents from hurricanes.

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/10/new-hurricane-domes-provide-shelter-across-the-globe/