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An Engineer’s Perspective: Shaping Resilient Systems Through Policy and Practice

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 […]

NIBS Leads Way with New National Lifelines Organization

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 […]

NIBS Receives ASAE Silver Award for Earthquakes Briefing

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 […]

Earthquake and Wind Storm Programs: Saving Lives and Livelihoods

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 […]

Future-Proofing Our Built Environment

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 […]

Building Innovation Podcast: Meet Our 2023 Built Environment Award Recipients

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 […]

Housing Affordability: A Problem Multiple Decades in the Making

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 […]

Community Resilience is Now at the Center of Modern Model Building Code Development

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 […]

NIBS Opens Up Building Innovation Webinar Series

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 […]

NIBS to Host Housing Affordability Hearing November 6

By Christine Cube On Monday, November 6, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host a day-long public hearing to discuss the state of housing affordability and solutions to bring […]

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