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A Step Forward FEMA p-2191

The NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures serves as the starting point for updates to U.S.…

2020 MOVING FORWARD: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL

The National Institute of Building Sciences is authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve the public interest as the essential forum for…

Development of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions ASCE/SEI 7-16 Adoption Report

This report, prepared at the outset of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions development cycle, presents some important background on the NEHRP Provisions development process and summarizes the results of the first […]

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

The Role of Existing Building Codes in Safely, Cost-Effectively Transforming the Nation’s Building Stock

In this report, the Institute’s National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) examines effective strategies…

Raising the Profile, Filling the Gaps: Report from a Town Hall Meeting on the Future of Code Officials

This report, released by the International Code Council (ICC), summarizes the findings of a Town Hall Meeting held during the 2014 ICC…

Raising the Profile, Filling the Gaps: Report from a Town Hall Meeting on the Future of Code Officials

This report, released by the International Code Council (ICC), summarizes the findings of a Town Hall Meeting held during the 2014 ICC…

Consultative Council on Codes and Standards

When adopted by jurisdictions, codes and standards represent the community’s expectations for the protection of the health, safety and…

Report on Building Rating and Certification in the U.S. Building Community

On September 25, 2008, the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences appointed a Task Group to review the…

Report on Building Rating and Certification in the U.S. Building Community

On September 25, 2008, the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences appointed a Task Group to review the…

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