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Building Innovation Day 1: Design, Solutions, Innovation and Resilience

Technology is a means to an end, not the end itself, said Jessica O. Matthews, CEO of Uncharted. Matthews, a dual-citizen of the U.S. and Nigeria, kicked off the first […]

BETEC, BECs Explore ENGAGE Information Exchange, Building Science Education, Strengthening Local and National Communities

Representatives from the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and its local component Building Enclosure Councils (BECs) assembled via Zoom for their annual meeting on September 21.  Under the […]

BETEC, BECs Explore ENGAGE Information Exchange, Building Science Education, Strengthening Local and National Communities

Representatives from the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and its local component Building Enclosure Councils (BECs) assembled via Zoom for their annual meeting on September 21.  Under the […]

Resilience 2021: The Importance of Seismic Functional Recovery and Community Resilience in the Built Environment

Nearly half of the U.S. population resides in portions of 42 states that are at risk of experiencing a damaging earthquake within the next 50 years. That’s according to the […]

Resilience 2021: The Importance of Seismic Functional Recovery and Community Resilience in the Built Environment

Nearly half of the U.S. population resides in portions of 42 states that are at risk of experiencing a damaging earthquake within the next 50 years. That’s according to the […]

BIM Council: NBIMS v4 Survey Respondents Want an Accessible and Easy-to-Reference Standard

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Information Management (BIM) Council has released the results of its NBIMS v4 Publishing and Formatting Survey. The survey was distributed to NIBS members […]

BIM Council: NBIMS v4 Survey Respondents Want an Accessible and Easy-to-Reference Standard

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Information Management (BIM) Council has released the results of its NBIMS v4 Publishing and Formatting Survey. The survey was distributed to NIBS members […]

Building Innovation 2021 to Highlight the Changing Workplace in the Built Environment

The NIBS virtual meeting takes place September 27-29 (WASHINGTON, DC, August 26, 2021) – The workplace – its culture and workforce – will be a key track for Building Innovation […]

BI2021 Technology Sessions to Cover AI, BIM, 3D and Off-Site Construction

The NIBS virtual meeting will feature nearly 30 sessions over three days (WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2021) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has a powerful Technology track lineup for Building […]

NIBS Co-Sponsors Building Safety Event with International Code Council and Building Owners and Managers Association International

Dialogue covered how communities monitor the safety of existing buildings, building codes and inspections, and guidance for building owners (WASHINGTON, DC, August 19, 2021) – In light of the tragic […]

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