George Guszcza, D.Eng., CPEM, CCMPresident and CEO, National Institute of Building Sciences My first visit to New Orleans was four years after Hurricane Katrina and 3 years after I left […]
Early in my career as an entry-level transportation engineer in Florida, I worked on restoring a roadway devastated by then Tropical Storm Sandy. Witnessing firsthand how such a disaster disrupted […]
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrived and leveled parts of the south, increasing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and rising seas have made difficult the task of planning for the Atlantic Hurricane […]
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently was honored with a Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives for its National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program […]
Nearly half of Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets. The work of the National Earthquake […]
Architecture and engineering firms face the daunting task of creating enduring structures amidst uncertain future climate conditions. Planning for the coming decades necessitates integrating climate science as a pivotal component […]
Every year, NIBS recognizes built environment professionals – thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators – folks who are getting things done and their work and projects support the industry in big […]
By Christine Cube The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held a three-part public hearing, bringing together veteran building industry experts to discuss the state of housing affordability. There’s ample motivation […]
By Sara Barrett, Building Seismic Safety Council The Building Seismic Safety Council’s Functional Recovery Planning Committee has published a report detailing the recommended scope, organization, and deliverables for developing functional recovery code […]
Every year, hundreds of built environment professionals descend upon Washington, DC, to attend the Building Innovation conference of the National Institute of Building Sciences. As part of our mission to […]