The Journey to 100,000 FORTIFIED Designations

Podcast: The FORTIFIED Factor · Knockout Inspections

Opublikowano: 2026-09-25

What does it take for a resilient construction standard to grow from a regional initiative into a movement with 100,000 designations nationwide? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts, informed by Knockout Inspections, trace the remarkable rise of the FORTIFIED program—from roughly 100 designations in 2011 to surpassing 100,000 cumulative designations in May 2026. We break down the journey in three distinct phases: the early slow burn, the years of accelerating adoption, and the explosive growth that followed. Along the way, we explore how grant programs, insurance incentives, increased contractor participation, and growing awareness helped create th...