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SUMMARY:Aligning Resilience Goals in the Built Environment: How Risk Management Processes & Standards Incentivize Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards and the dire predictions of climate scientists\, it is imperative to redouble efforts to mitigate climate change and adapt to reduce the catastrophic risks of a worsening climate and sea level rise. Likewise\, it is important to proactively address natural hazards caused by geological processes\, such as earthquakes. \nHowever\, there always are competing priorities within capital and operational budgets for buildings and infrastructure\, making it challenging to appropriately allocate funding to mitigate potential future risks. For investors\, lenders\, insurers\, and property managers\, it is increasingly important to assess climate and natural hazard risks and vulnerabilities\, and to prioritize\, plan\, and implement resilience measures to guard against future losses. \nThis interactive panel session will introduce the emerging practice of climate and natural hazard risk assessment. We will learn about some of the tools and methods currently being used to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities\, while improving the resilience and performance of new and existing buildings. \nPanelists will explore how the standards and information gathered during commercial real estate (CRE) finance and development can drive resilience investment. This will include an introduction to the new ASTM E3429 Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessment and its application in CRE transactions\, as well as a guide for resilience-focused capital improvement planning. Panelists also will share an overview of new resilience requirements included in frameworks and new voluntary standards\, such as the USGBC’s LEED version 5 rating system\, the application of U.S. Resiliency Council (USRC)\, and the FORTIFIED program standards by IBHS\, all currently being used in CRE finance and development. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nAssess how hazards are impacting buildings and infrastructure\nUnderstand how regulatory and industry trends are affecting commercial real estate\nReview the primary risk management processes and standards for hazards\nConsider how these processes and standards can be used to reduce risks and create value in commercial real estate
URL:https://nibs.org/event/aligning-resilience-goals-in-the-built-environment-how-risk-management-processes-standards-incentivize-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T144228
CREATED:20250428T133226Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities
DESCRIPTION:In 2023 and 2024 a two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities in a Changing Climate was held\, co-sponsored by the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAV-EXWC) and the Coasts\, Oceans\, Ports\, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of ASCE. Part I of the workshop focused on developing non-stationary extreme wind speeds\, sea level rise\, and flooding loads on waterfront facilities\, while Part II of the workshop exclusively involved life-cycle assessment\, performance-based resilience planning and adaptation design to help protect public safety and to enrich the life quality in coastal communities including military installations. Resilience-based decision-making ensures community stakeholders have quantifiable information to select the most effective and efficient mitigations and/or adaptation strategies. Such quantification requires community-level models of physical infrastructure such as buildings\, roadways\, and water/power networks to be fully coupled with social and economic models by using computational tools and platforms\, such as the Interdependent Networked Community Resilience Modeling Environment (IN-CORE). The impact of coastal multi-hazards is assessed in terms of infrastructure damage and service loss (e.g.\, disruption of goods flow through port and intermodal transportation). The potential to leverage robust community modeling\, often referred to as digital twins\, to assess the coupling between short- and long-term impacts is also highlighted. \nThis webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the workshop\, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coastal resilience leaders and professionals from government agencies\, industry\, and academia. A discussion will focus on implementation of innovative methodologies and techniques on updating the structural design loads on waterfront facilities for non-stationary extreme wind speeds\, sea level rise\, and flooding hazards; developing performance-based and site-specific resilience planning and adaptation for coastal operation continuity; and promoting computational tools and platforms\, such as IN-CORE. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nReview available datasets and tools on establishing the relationship between extreme events and performance of coastal structures and infrastructure systems;\nEstablish the basic concept of extreme event effects (e.g. winds\, floods\, and tsunamis) on structural design codes and standards;\nInform best practices of life-cycle adaptation and a risk-based decision-making process to decision-makers for coastal resilience planning strategies; and\nPromote interdependent community and infrastructure system models that are available for use in engineering practices (e.g.\, IN-CORE) and the training necessary for civil engineers and government planners who may use these models.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/coastal-resilience-planning-and-adaptation-for-waterfront-facilities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144228
CREATED:20250801T144305Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the FHWA's "Advancing BIM for Infrastructure National Strategic Roadmap"
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Highway Administration has a vision of how they would like all US DOTs to conduct their Digital Project Delivery activities by 2031. This session will delve into the objectives of this vision\, the driving motivations behind it\, the timeline and milestones\, and the support available to ensure success. Additionally\, the session will address the evolving roles and responsibilities of DOT consultants\, contractors\, and technology partners in relation to the Advancing BIM for Infrastructure National Strategic Roadmap. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the FHWA’s suggested ten-year timeline for moving to a BIM based project delivery methodology\nUnderstand the benefits of U.S. transportation agencies moving to a BIM based project delivery methodology\nUnderstand the challenges for U.S. transportation agencies to move to a BIM based project delivery methodology\nUnderstand the funding sources available to assist U.S. transportation agencies moving to a BIM based project delivery methodology.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/understanding-the-fhwas-advancing-bim-for-infrastructure-national-strategic-roadmap/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144228
CREATED:20250618T152823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T214114Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy and Efficient Buildings: Policy Frameworks\, Standards\, and Tools for Improving Indoor Air Quality
DESCRIPTION:Healthy buildings are critical for resilient communities. With advances in science\, policy\, and technology\, buildings can now promote occupant well-being while enhancing energy performance. This session will examine emerging policy frameworks\, standards\, and tools designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and foster healthier environments across sectors. \nLeading experts will present the scientific and economic case for healthy buildings—linking enhanced ventilation and IAQ to reduced disease transmission\, improved cognitive function\, higher productivity\, and better quality of life for vulnerable populations. The session will explore current ventilation standards that integrate disease risk management\, as well as practical strategies for implementation by building professionals. \nWhile momentum for energy efficiency is growing\, parallel federal support for healthy buildings remains limited. This discussion will outline a forward-looking policy roadmap for advancing IAQ at the state and federal levels—including opportunities through the U.S. Department of Energy\, EPA\, CDC\, and GSA. Participants will learn how low-cost sensors and performance-based IAQ targets can be integrated into existing infrastructure to sustain healthier indoor environments with a case study from the commercial sector. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the impact of improved ventilation and indoor air quality on building occupants\, both for health and productivity\nIdentify tools and guidelines that building managers and engineers can use to improve the health of building occupants and reduce risk\nUnderstand state and federal policies that drive healthier buildings\, along with policy gaps\nLearn about simple targets for indoor air quality and an implementation framework for building managers\, using building performance air quality standards
URL:https://nibs.org/event/healthy-and-efficient-buildings-policy-frameworks-standards-and-tools-for-improving-indoor-air-quality/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144228
CREATED:20251001T165842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T143012Z
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SUMMARY:ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Every four years\, America’s civil engineers provide a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s 18 major infrastructure categories in ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Using a simple A to F school report card format\, the Report Card examines current infrastructure conditions and needs\, assigning grades and making recommendations to raise them. \nLearning objectives: \n\nOverall performance and status of the nation’s infrastructure\nLeading issues which affect the U.S. infrastructure network and main barriers to addressing these\nSolutions to address longstanding infrastructure needs and promote improvements\nHow the report can help to inform key infrastructure stakeholders including Congress and federal agencies as well as private\, and non-profit organizations
URL:https://nibs.org/event/asces-report-card-for-americas-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T144228
CREATED:20251028T202526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T142331Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Challenges of Preventing Construction Site Fires
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored By: \n \n  \nConstruction sites present a unique set of fire safety challenges due to their dynamic nature\, temporary infrastructure\, and evolving occupancy. The session will delve into real-world case studies\, regulatory frameworks\, and emerging technologies that influence fire prevention efforts. This panel discussion convenes leading experts from the construction industry\, fire service\, code enforcement\, and government agencies to explore the persistent issue of construction site fires. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes\, consequences\, and mitigation strategies associated with fire incidents during the building phase. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the risk & hazards associated with construction sites.\nExamine the codes & standards that govern buildings under construction.\nAnalyze how new technologies can help keep construction sites fire safe.\nExplore enforcement strategies to safeguard construction.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/understanding-the-challenges-of-preventing-construction-site-fires/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,Webinar
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