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SUMMARY:Reinforced Concrete Ductile Coupled Shear Walls
DESCRIPTION:Coupled shear wall systems are recognized as distinct from isolated shear wall systems in Canadian and New Zealand codes; they are also accorded higher response modification factors in view of their superior seismic performance. ASCE 7 has so far made no such distinction. \nA ductile coupled wall system of reinforced concrete has now been defined in ACI 318-19. Issue Team (IT) 4 of the Provisions Update Committee (PUC) of the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) developed a successful proposal to add four line items to ASCE Table 12.2-1\, Design Coefficients and Factors for Seismic Force-Resisting Systems\, featuring the ductile coupled wall system of reinforced concrete. The line items are under: A. Bearing Wall Systems\, B. Building Frame Systems\, and D. Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames. Based on a FEMA P-695 study\, R = 8\, Cd = 8\, and Ωo = 2.5 have been proposed in all the line items. The height limits are the same as for corresponding uncoupled isolated wall systems. Seven different changes made in ACI 318-19 for the design and detailing of special structural walls were implemented in the design of prototypes for the FEMA P-695 study. \nThe above changes appear in the 2020 Edition of NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures. The changes have now also been approved for inclusion in the upcoming 2022 edition of ASCE 7\, which will be adopted by the 2024 International Building Code. \nThe proposed presentation will outline the above development\, will include relevant details of the specific changes to ASCE 7\, and importantly\, will feature a design example. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the basics of ductile coupled wall systems of concrete\nBe familiar with the ACI 318 definition of this system and understand its nuances\nUnderstand the ASCE 7-22 provisions concerning this system\nLearn how to apply this system through a design example
URL:https://nibs.org/event/reinforced-concrete-ductile-coupled-shear-walls/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250815T170255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T170255Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation Infrastructure: Goods and Travel
DESCRIPTION:The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will improve the way Americans travel\, as well as how goods and materials are transported. With the current economic state occurring from a multitude of issues\, improving our transportation infrastructure is more important than ever. \nIIJA has earmarked $25 billion for airports\, $66 billion for railways\, and $100 billion in competitive grants for projects focused on moving freight. These grants will help unblock delivery channels and clear bottlenecked supply chains. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure will also be addressed with $7.5 billion in funding. Additionally\, $5 billion is allocated for electric school buses and cleaner alternatives. \nJoin our expert panel as we discuss how the funds from IIJA will address the current and future infrastructure needs for Americans\, their goods\, and the ability to travel.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/transportation-infrastructure-goods-and-travel/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T171143Z
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SUMMARY:Nonstructural Components: Fundamentals and Design Examples – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 NEHRP Provisions developed major updates to nonstructural seismic design provisions which were then adapted for Chapter 13 of ASCE/SEI 7-22. The primary focus of the updates is the equation used to determine design forces for nonstructural components\, but there are updates to other provisions as well.  The training will be given in two parts.  Part 1 will discuss nonstructural design fundamentals and cover two design examples.  The portion on fundamentals will summarize: \n\nThe parameters influencing nonstructural response\nThe new seismic design force equation\nHow equipment support structures and platforms and distribution system supports are addressed\nOther nonstructural provision code changes\n\nThe design examples in Part 1 include architectural precast cladding and egress stairs.  Part 2 will cover three design examples: HVAC fan unit support\, piping systems\, and elevated vessels. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the parameters influencing nonstructural response\nUnderstand key changes for nonstructural component design coming in ASCE/SEI 7-22\, including\n\nThe new seismic design force equation\nHow equipment support structures and platforms are handled\nHow distribution system supports are handled\n\n\nUnderstand how to use the 2020 NEHRP Provisions Design Examples as a resource for nonstructural component design
URL:https://nibs.org/event/nonstructural-components-fundamentals-and-design-examples-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T171025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T171025Z
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SUMMARY:Nonstructural Components: Fundamentals and Design Examples – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 NEHRP Provisions developed major updates to nonstructural seismic design provisions which were then adapted for Chapter 13 of ASCE/SEI 7-22. The primary focus of the updates is the equation used to determine design forces for nonstructural components\, but there are updates to other provisions as well. The training will be given in two parts. Part 1 will discuss nonstructural design fundamentals and cover two design examples. The portion on fundamentals will summarize: \n\nThe parameters influencing nonstructural response\nThe new seismic design force equation\nHow equipment support structures and platforms and distribution system supports are addressed\nOther nonstructural provision code changes\n\nThe design examples in Part 1 include architectural precast cladding and egress stairs. Part 2 will cover three design examples: HVAC fan unit support\, piping systems\, and elevated vessels. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the parameters influencing nonstructural response\nUnderstand key changes for nonstructural component design coming in ASCE/SEI 7-22\, including\n\nThe new seismic design force equation\nHow equipment support structures and platforms are handled\nHow distribution system supports are handled\n\n\nUnderstand how to use the 2020 NEHRP Provisions Design Examples as a resource for nonstructural component design
URL:https://nibs.org/event/nonstructural-components-fundamentals-and-design-examples-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T170900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T170900Z
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SUMMARY:Evolution of Seismic Design Values over the Years and the 2018 Update of the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model
DESCRIPTION:Evolution of Seismic Design Values over the Years \nThe 2020 NEHRP Provisions\, and ASCE 7-24 that is based on it\, adopt a new USGS ground motion model that incorporates stie class and basin effects directly into the calculation of gridded seismic design values. For the first time\, these values are available only through an on-line seismic hazard data base and are not printed in conventional maps. A review of the evolution of seismic design values over the years and the basis for adoption of the current approach is presented. \nThe 2018 Update of the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model \nUpdates to the design ground motions of the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions come from two main sources: 1) updates for the 2018 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM)\, which improved the scientific modeling of earthquake sources and ground motions\, and 2) recommendations from the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Project ’17 committee\, which updated the design ground motion procedures. Major updates for the 2018 NSHM included: 1) incorporation of new ground motion models and site amplification factors in the central and eastern U.S.\, including the new “NGA-East” models; 2) incorporation of deep sedimentary basin effects in the four regions of Los Angeles\, San Francisco Bay\, Salt Lake City\, and Seattle; 3) relatively minor modifications to the western U.S. crustal and subduction zone ground motion models; and 4) updates to the seismicity catalogs outside of California. USGS computed the design ground motions of Chapter 22 by combining hazard results from the 2018 NSHM with the new BSSC design ground motion procedures. One of the major updates to the design procedures was the recommendation to use Multi Period Response Spectra\, which also affected the 2018 NSHM update (in particular\, decisions made in selection of ground motion models). This connection and the implications for design ground motion values will also be briefly discussed. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThe collaborations between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Project ’17 will be explained\, including how the recommendation to use Multi Period Response Spectra (ground motions at 22 periods and 8 site classes) affected the updates to the USGS hazard model.\nThe science behind the 2018 update of the USGS national seismic hazard model\, which was used for the development of MCER and MCEG in the 2020 Provisions\, will be outlined.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/evolution-of-seismic-design-values-over-the-years-and-the-2018-update-of-the-usgs-national-seismic-hazard-model/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220601T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250430T084210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T091034Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Collaborative Digital Delivery in the Age of Information Privacy and Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Institute of Building Sciences BIM Council\, as we discuss the current state of digital delivery and lay the groundwork for future exploration. This webinar will highlight an increasing trend toward collaboration and the impacts of requirements related to information privacy and cyber security. We will hear from leaders and stakeholders from the design\, construction\, owner\, and IT solution partner perspectives. This will also be an opportunity to share your feedback and inform the National BIM Program’s leadership as they review and formulate strategic direction. \nAs a result of participation in this session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nIdentify current standards and requirements related to information privacy and cyber security as it relates to the built environment.\nRecognize and state 1-2 key impacts of information privacy and cyber security requirements to the collaborative digital delivery process.\nExplain how technology has evolved in support of collaborative digital delivery.\nIdentify 3 process areas impacted by requirements supporting information privacy and cyber security.\n\nRules of Engagement\nTo ensure we have a collaborative and constructive discussion\, the following rules will apply to each part of the series without exception: \n\nClear objectives. The objective of this hearing is constructive dialog between AECO\, Government Agency\, and Technology stakeholders that:\n\npropose shared solutions that meet project collaboration and cyber security needs.\n\n\nNo sales. In line with the objectives stated above\, there will be a no tolerance policy regarding the active selling or promotion of specific products or services.\nAdopt tech-agnostic terminology. While we cannot totally avoid referring to our specific technology solutions by name\, team facilitators will ensure that stakeholder technology is identified by the generic application is serves for the given scenario.\n\ni.e. – “Procore” should instead be known as the GC’s Project Management (PM) System)\n\n\nProtect client and project information. All participants are asked to refrain from using specific project or stakeholder names to protect anonymity and avoid liability.\n\nAudience\nAll AECO industry
URL:https://nibs.org/event/webinar-collaborative-digital-delivery-in-the-age-of-information-privacy-and-cyber-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T170728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T170728Z
UID:10000108-1654174800-1654180200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:New Multi-Period Response Spectra and Ground Motion Requirements\, Additional Revisions to Ground-Motion Provisions\, and Dissection of Example Changes to the MCER Ground Motion Values
DESCRIPTION:New Multi-Period Response Spectra and Ground Motion Requirements\nThis presentation summarizes a comprehensive set of new multi-period response spectra (MPRS) and related ground motion requirements of the 2020 edition of the NEHRP Recommended Provisions (and ASCE/SEI 7-22). These changes collectively improve the accuracy of the frequency content of earthquake design ground motions and enhance the reliability of the seismic design parameters derived from these ground motions by defining earthquake design ground motions in terms of MPRS. The new MPRS make better use of the available earth science which has\, in general\, sufficiently advanced to accurately define spectral response for different site conditions over a broad range of periods. Three new site classes are added to better describe site effects. \nThe new ground motion requirements eliminate the need for site-specific hazard analysis now required by ASCE/SEI 7-16 for certain (soft soil) sites. The new ground motion requirements directly incorporate site amplification and other site (and source) dependent effects in the design parameters SDS and SD1 (two-thirds of SMS and SM1) eliminating the need for site coefficients.  Site-specific values of design parameters (and corresponding MPRS) are (or will be) available online at a USGS web site and presumably at other related web sites (e.g.\, SEAOC\, ASCE and ATC web sites) for user-specified values of site location and site class. Traditional design methods (e.g.\, ELF procedure) familiar to and commonly used by engineering practitioners for building design remain the same. \nRevisions to MCEG PGA\, Vertical Component\, and Site Class when Vs Data not Available\nThe introduction of MPRS in the provisions eliminated the need for the site coefficient\, FPGA \, in Sect. 11.8.3. The USGS Seismic Design Geodatabase now provides the PGAM for the applicable site class\, and Table 21.2-1 was added to provide the deterministic lower limit PGAM\, which was formerly 0.5 FPGA . Also\, the earthquakes to be considered in computing the Deterministic MCEG Peak Ground Acceleration (Sect. 21.5.2) are now obtained from the disaggregation of the Probabilistic MCEG Peak Ground Acceleration. The new vertical (V) component provisions (Sect. 11.9) corrected the geometric mean definition of the horizontal (H) component in the V/H ratio by introducing a correction factor Fmd to account for the direction of maximum shaking. Also\, an equation was added to compute the vertical component for vertical periods\, Tv > 2 sec\, and the vertical coefficient\, Cv\, was revised to accommodate the additional site classes. Finally\, new provisions in Chapter 20 were added to determine the site class when a shear-wave velocity (Vs) survey is not conducted at a site. The procedure involves (1) constructing a Vs profile using correlations between Vs and measured geotechnical parameters\, such as SPT and CPT\, (2) computing the average Vs in the upper 100 ft (30 m)\, (3) scaling the by 1.3 and (1/1.3)\, and (4) determining the most critical site class for values of s\, 1.3 ν\, and ν s/1.3 at each period\, T\, i.e.\, select the site class that results in largest MCER Sa. \nDissection of Example Changes to the MCER Ground Motions Values\nThis presentation provides examples of the changes to the risk-targeted maximum considered earthquake (MCER) ground motions from ASCE/SEI 7-16 to the 2020 NEHRP Provisions. As documented in the Commentary to Chapter 22 of the latter\, the updates to the seismic ground-motion maps stem from recommendations of the BSSC Project ’17 committee and the 2018 USGS National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). The Project ’17 recommendations include modifications to the (1) site-class effects\, (2) spectral periods defining the SMS and SM1 ground-motion parameters\, (3) deterministic caps on the otherwise probabilistic ground motions\, and (4) maximum-direction scale factors. The 2018 NSHM updates include incorporation of (1) the NGA-East ground-motion models\, (2) deep sedimentary basin effects in the Los Angeles\, Seattle\, San Francisco\, and Salt Lake City regions\, (3) earthquakes that occurred in 2013 through 2017\, and (4) updated weighting of the western U.S. ground-motion models. At locations in 34 high-risk (i.e.\, high-hazard and/or high-population) cities\, the combined impacts of the Project ’17 and 2018 NSHM modifications on SMS for the default site class are less than 15% at all but 3 of the locations; SM1 changes by less than 15% at 23 of the locations. The corresponding seismic design categories (SDCs) change at 4 of the locations\, from SDC D to E. Most of these changes are due to the Project ’17 modifications to site-class effects or deterministic caps\, but some are caused by the other Project ’17 and 2018 NSHM updates\, particularly the 2018 NSHM incorporation of basin effects. Changes at other locations can be probed using the USGS Seismic Design Web Services.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/new-multi-period-response-spectra-and-ground-motion-requirements-additional-revisions-to-ground-motion-provisions-and-dissection-of-example-changes-to-the-mcer-ground-motion-values/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250430T093057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T093145Z
UID:10000082-1654606800-1654617600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Collaborative Digital Delivery in the Age of Information Privacy and Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Institute of Building Sciences in Washington\, DC\, as we uncover current state challenges and discover opportunities to improve capital project delivery in the digital age. The in-person workshop\, with lead facilitation provided by our BIM Council leadership and distinguished partners\, will bring together a maximum of 50 hand-selected AECO stakeholders to participate on focused teams. Prior to the workshop\, invited participants are asked to join live or watch the recording of a 90-minute webinar and panel discussion covering industry standards and certifications that will drive the team discussions. Participants will represent their design\, construction\, owner\, or IT solution partner stakeholder bias during team breakout sessions that will be structured to help identify key areas of impact for each stakeholder group relative to information privacy and cyber security requirements. Following the breakouts\, each team will report the opportunities identified to the larger group for discussion and further validation. To close the session\, all validated opportunities will be shared with the National BIM Program Steering Committee to review and recommend future actions by the National BIM Program. An education session will be held at Building Innovation 2022 September 26-28 in Washington\, DC\, to discuss the findings from the webinar and workshop. \nLearning Objectives\nAs a result of participation in this session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nRecognize and state the key impacts of information privacy and cyber security requirements to the collaborative digital delivery process.\nExplain how technology has evolved in support of collaborative digital delivery.\nIdentify 3 process areas impacted by requirements supporting information privacy and cyber security.\nCommunicate which key impacts most significantly represent each stakeholder position.\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n10-10:20am \n\nWelcome and Sponsorship Thank You\n\n\n\n10:20-10:30am \n\nWorkshop Intro\n\n\n\n10:30-11am \n\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n\n11am-12:30pm \n\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n\n12:30-1pm \n\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n1pm-2pm \n\nBreakout Sessions\n\n\n\n2-3pm \n\nGroup Discussion\n\n\n\n3-4pm \n\nSummarization and Discussion of What’s Next\n\n\n\nRULES OF ENGAGEMENT\nTo ensure we have a collaborative and constructive discussion\, the following rules will apply to each part of the series without exception: \n\nClear objectives. The objective of this hearing is constructive dialog between AECO\, Government Agency\, and Technology stakeholders that:\n\npropose shared solutions that meet project collaboration and cyber security needs.\n\n\nNo sales. In line with the objectives stated above\, there will be a no tolerance policy regarding the active selling or promotion of specific products or services.\nAdopt tech-agnostic terminology. While we cannot totally avoid referring to our specific technology solutions by name\, team facilitators will ensure that stakeholder technology is identified by the generic application it serves for the given scenario.\n\ni.e. – “Procore” should instead be known as the GC’s Project Management (PM) System)\n\n\nProtect client and project information. All participants are asked to refrain from using specific project or stakeholder names to protect anonymity and avoid liability.\n\nAudience\nAn invite-only event \nTravel Information\nEvent Location: American Institute of Architects Headquarters\, 1735 New York Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20006\nAirports: Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) 4.1 miles; Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) 35 miles; Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 26 miles\nHotels: AKA White House .4mi; Hampton Inn .4mi; Courtyard by Marriott .3mi; State Plaza Hotel .4mi; Hilton Garden Inn .9mi; The Hay Adams Hotel .5mi; The St. Regis Hotel .6mi; The Capitol Hilton .6mi\nMetro: Farragut West Station (Blue\, Orange\, and Silver Lines) .4 miles\nParking: Metered Street Parking; Colonial Parking Garage-1800 G Street NW (closes at 5PM)
URL:https://nibs.org/event/workshop-collaborative-digital-delivery-in-the-age-of-information-privacy-and-cyber-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T170545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T170545Z
UID:10000107-1655989200-1655994600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Shear Walls and Resilience-Based Design
DESCRIPTION:Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Shear Wall Design Example\nSeismic force resisting systems based on Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) shear walls have garnered considerable attention for use in building structures around the world for many years with standardization as a seismic force resisting system happening in the U.S. for the first time with inclusion of seismic design requirements in 2021 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) and in ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. This presentation summarizes the CLT shear wall design example contained in the 2020 NEHRP Provisions: Design Examples\, provides background on the new system\, and illustrates application of the CLT shear wall system design requirements through a design example. \nLearning Objectives: Participant will: \n\nLearn about the CLT shear wall design example appearing in the 2020 NEHRP Provisions: Design Examples\nLearn about seismic design coefficients and the associated height limits for the CLT shear wall system appearing in ASCE/SEI Standard 7-22\nBe introduced to design requirements for CLT shear walls appearing in SDPWS-21 Appendix B\nGain awareness of application of CLT shear wall requirements for shear strength\, overturing\, and deflection\n\nResilience-Based Design and the NEHRP Provisions\nThis talk presents the new concepts of resilience and functional recovery as they relate to earthquake design. Referencing Resource Paper 1 of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions\, it looks ahead to how building codes and design standards might begin to incorporate functional recovery time as an explicit measure of performance and basis for design. The ideas are illustrated by hypothetical application to the CLT Shear Wall design example. \n\nUnderstand resilience and functional recovery as they relate to earthquake design and to each other.\nUnderstand the elements of a functional recovery objective.\nUnderstand the precedents for resilience-based design embedded in current building codes and standards.\nUnderstand how the elements of current earthquake design might be adjusted to achieve a functional recovery objective
URL:https://nibs.org/event/cross-laminated-timber-clt-shear-walls-and-resilience-based-design/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250703T170344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T170344Z
UID:10000106-1659618000-1659623400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Seismic Design of Coupled Composite Plate Shear Walls / Concrete Filled (C-PSW/CF)
DESCRIPTION:Composite Plate Shear Wall / Concrete Filled (C-PSW/CF)\, also known as the SpeedCore system\, is an efficient seismic force-resisting system for buildings. Two types of C-PSW/CF systems are possible: coupled and uncoupled. Seismic design requirements for uncoupled C-PSW/CF systems were addressed in ASCE/SEI 7-16 and AISC 341-16\, Section H7. Coupled C-PSW/CF systems are more ductile and have more redundancy than uncoupled systems\, but ASCE/SEI 7-16 did not assign seismic design factors in Table 12.2-1. A FEMA P695 study was conducted to verify the design factors that should be used for such Coupled C-PSW/CF structures. Adding this as a separate category in Table 12.2-1 was important because they can be used as the elevator core wall systems in modern high-rise buildings. Two line items featuring this system are now added to ASCE/SEI 7-22 Table 12.2-1 under Building Frame Systems and Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames. R = 8\, Cd = 5.5\, and Ω0 = 2.5 are the design factors in both line items. The height limits are the same as for corresponding uncoupled isolated wall systems. \nA definition for the Coupled C-PSW/SF system and its design and detailing requirements were not included in AISC 360-16 or AISC 341-16. A new Section H8 in AISC 341-22 includes specific provisions for the definition and use of this Coupled C-PSW/CF system\, including details on the capacity design principle limits on applicability. This presentation outlines the above developments and presents a detailed design example illustrating the Coupled-C-PSW/CF seismic force-resisting system. \nLearning objectives: \n\nSeismic design requirements\, detailing\, and factors for coupled composite plate shear walls / concrete filled\nLateral load behavior of coupled composite plate shear walls / concrete filled\nSeismic design procedure for coupled composite plate shear walls / concrete filled\nSeismic design of coupling beam-to-wall connections
URL:https://nibs.org/event/seismic-design-of-coupled-composite-plate-shear-walls-concrete-filled-c-psw-cf/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BSSC NEHRP Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250815T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T172436Z
UID:10000128-1660654800-1660660200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Essential Infrastructure: Lifelines & Access to Internet
DESCRIPTION:This session of the Infrastructure 2022 series will focus on clean water\, electrical grid and powerline resiliency\, and closing the digital divide as it pertains to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). \nAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency\, there are an estimated six to 10 million lead service lines across the country. Cities have been taking measures to finance projects that identify and remove the bad lines\, but it hasn’t been enough. The U.S. is ranked 26th in the world for safe drinking water and sanitation by the Environmental Performance Index. Knowing that access to clean drinking water is a basic human right\, the IIJA allocated $55 billion to further reach this goal. \nIn January 2022\, the U.S. Department of Energy launched the Building a Better Grid Initiative to make the nation’s power grid more resilient to the impacts of climate change and increase access to reliable and affordable clean energy. The IIJA earmarked $28 billion for resiliency of powerlines and over $60 billion total for clean energy. \nClosing the digital divide is more important than ever in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans need access to high-speed internet for work\, study\, and play. Lack of access to broadband infrastructure has become an equality issue in the U.S. The IIJA will work to combat this by delivering more than $60 billion in funds to expand access to high-speed networks throughout the nation.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/essential-infrastructure-lifelines-access-to-internet/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250815T185433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185433Z
UID:10000129-1670331600-1670337000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Infrastructure: Mitigating the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:This session of the Infrastructure 2022 webinar series will highlight disaster preparation projects to address worsening natural disasters. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is the largest-ever federal investment in climate change. \nThe IIJA earmarked $8 billion for wildfire management\, $6 billion for drought management\, $8.3 billion for water storage and sanitation\, and $12.5 billion for flood mitigation. Funds will be filtered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Federal Emergency Management Agency\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, and U.S. Department of the Interior to state and local governments. \nJoin our expert panel\, as they discuss community resilience\, the role infrastructure plays\, challenges and opportunities\, and perspectives from researchers\, practitioners\, federal programs\, and policymakers.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/strengthening-infrastructure-mitigating-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250429T185610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T190119Z
UID:10000075-1682427600-1682431200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:EV Revolution\, GM RE100 Goal and General Motors Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The EV revolution is here\, and GM is focused on efforts that drive a 0\,0\,0\, future (Zero Crashes\, Zero Emissions\, and Zero Congestion). A crucial transformation of our transport system to EV is necessary\, if we are to achieve the goals of climate change\, while at the same time decarbonizing the grid. Maintaining reliability is essential. \nThis presentation will highlight GM’s key efforts in electrification\, while detailing GM’s 4-Pillar Strategy to achieve the RE100 Goal. Included will be various technologies and services GM is launching that combined with recent actions by Congress (The Inflation Reduction Act) and Infrastructure\, Investment and Jobs Act will provide and why these are important. \nGeneral Motors is a leading player in this field. The presentation also will highlight GM’s Sustainability goals and product transformation to meet our aspiration to make our entire flight of light duty vehicles EVs by 2035. The challenges facing this industry will be discussed as well as how GM proposes to meet them.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/ev-revolution-gm-re100-goal-and-general-motors-perspective/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T112400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T112857Z
UID:10000045-1684922400-1684949400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Women Executives in Building Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Women in the built environment are daring the rest of us to confront stereotypes that lead to harmful hiring practices and personnel policies that reinforce barriers of the past and continue to hold women back. These groundbreakers defy the odds in the male-dominated industries that support the built environment\, and they must be aligned to increase awareness and diversity\, particularly for young women who may be considering careers in the AECO industry. \nIn this edition of the Women’s Leadership Forum\, the National Institute of Building Sciences will convene female leaders from all sectors of the built environment to a one-day event. Here\, we will share successes\, challenges\, network\, and equip females in the built environment with actionable strategies to overcome the hurdles women often face in the workplace\, and specifically in the building industry. NIBS will provide the platform. \nWomen in the industry: Come ready to join forces and empower each other\, drive results\, and inspire change focused on diversifying the workforce. \nThis event will be filled with immersive learning for female leaders in the built environment\, networking opportunities\, facilitated panel discussions\, and keynotes. \nPresentations\nDelta Controls Intro\nGreen Building Initiative Intro\nSocial Media and Your Personal Brand\nResiliency A Business Imperative with Profitable Benefits\nMy Path to Success & the Importance of Technology to the Building Lifecycle\nSocial Sciences\, Natural Hazards Mitigation\, and the Built Environment
URL:https://nibs.org/event/women-executives-in-building-symposium/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Women Executives in Building
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250429T191009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T191009Z
UID:10000076-1685624400-1685628000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Total Cost of Ownership – Maintenance of Essential Data
DESCRIPTION:The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an accepted approach to gather all the costs associated with ownership of a facility over its life. The inputs to TCO are drawn from several sources and require transparency and collaboration. However\, as several of these inputs are forecasts\, the resultant TCO is affected by the accuracy of the input data as well as changes to the input data over time. TCO is not static\, it requires periodic recalculation and review to ensure accuracy. Like Earned Value Analysis\, updated information results in changes to the TCO projections. When TCO is first calculated\, assumptions are made about annual expenditures for operations and utilities as well as the life cycle and renewal costs for the many components and systems. Deviations in annual expenditures can be magnified over time resulting in significant under or over valuation of TCO. Likewise\, assumed life cycles may be inaccurate and affect TCO. Examples of TCO sensitivity to annual expenditures and other assumptions will be presented as well as opportunities for research into TCO variability. Attendees will learn about TCO\, the sensitivity TCO to variations of the inputs\, and where to pay attention to inputs and measurements. \nLearning objectives\nAttendees will be able to: \n\nDescribe the five elements of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)\nCalculate the values that comprise TCO\nIdentify factors that affect annual cost inputs to TCO\nDemonstrate how annual cost inputs change over time
URL:https://nibs.org/event/total-cost-of-ownership-maintenance-of-essential-data/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231003T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T093819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T094751Z
UID:10000021-1696334400-1696338000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:The Intersect of Resilience\, Low-Embodied Carbon\, and LCCA in Materials Selection
DESCRIPTION:Priorities in material selection have changed. From global environmental objectives to specific federal policy changes\, the way we go about material selection and justifications must check several boxes. This presentation will outline how climate resilience\, low-embodied carbon materials objectives\, and LCCA intersect while also providing separate important data points in the evaluation of materials for each client project. The panelists’ significant experience on federal and private sector projects will provide valuable lessons learned to improve the sustainability impact and performance of all buildings. \nLearning Objectives\nUnderstand the environmental drivers that are reshaping business as usual to focus on specifying low-embodied carbon materials within federal and commercial real estate sectors.\nRecognize the different expectations for applying consideration of climate resilience (risk)\, global warming potential (net zero)\, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for each project based on a variety of client objectives.\nRecognize that building cost decisions should be made with an understanding of long-term economic and environmental impacts instead of merely upfront costs.\nIdentify opportunities for each evaluation in materials selection to contribute to ESG reporting\, green building certification\, and federal compliance.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-intersect-of-resilience-low-embodied-carbon-and-lcca-in-materials-selection/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T100338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T100802Z
UID:10000022-1700740800-1700744400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Accelerating Digital Transformation with the U.S. National BIM Program
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. built environment has yet to realize the full benefits of digital transformation. NIBS is leading the development and dissemination of next-gen practice standards and processes for the built environment. The U.S. National BIM Program will provide a step-change in capacity\, creating a platform and community to support the next phase of digital innovation. \nIn this session we will outline the framework of the program\, including its core values and goals\, as well as the industry workgroups identified to achieve success. We’ll also explore the five-year plan for the program (past\, present\, and future)\, the purpose of the workstreams\, and the connection to specific stakeholder groups.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/accelerating-digital-transformation-with-the-u-s-national-bim-program/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T101642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T102214Z
UID:10000023-1701176400-1701180000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Cyber-Physical Impact Modeling Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The risk profile of current and emerging cyber threats to commercial and institutional building sites cannot be overstated. Sites include and may not be limited to critical utilities such as electric\, water and waste management\, hospitals\, nursing homes\, schools\, airports\, stadiums\, office buildings\, prisons\, and courts. Protecting these sites from bad actions or errors from employees can minimize outside takeover of operational systems\, risk to loss of life\, personal injury\, and harm to the environment. Threats are being orchestrated by increasingly sophisticated bad actors that can include nation-states\, terrorists\, organized crime syndicates\, and other individual or sponsored hackers. This panel will review a framework architected by a non-profit entity called BuildingCyberSecurity.Org to assign a risk assessment score at each site using a method called cyber-physical impact modeling (CIM). \nThis approach serves to incentivize comprehensive enhancement of technology\, processes\, and training to respond to a rapidly evolving cyber-physical threat. The strategic intent is to achieve the highest short- and long-term reduction of risk and cost that may be triggered by a disruption or adverse alteration to building operations\, per highest emphasis on hazard mitigation from personal injury\, loss of life\, and harm to the environment. Core to each CIM is harmonizing existing government frameworks\, such as ISA/IES 62443 and the NIST Tier Model and convert for private industry adoption\, as per application of subject matter expertise in: a). Building Management Systems; b) Telecom networks; c). Artificial Intelligence; d). Data science; e). IoT sensors; f) Environmental health and safety policies; and g). Digital twins for virtual interactions and behavioral mapping to understand and apply correlations to targeted business outcomes. A resulting learning curve provides decision makers evidence-based logic to optimize risk reduction with workplace satisfaction and financial outcomes. It is the intent of this panel to foster a collaborative and forward-thinking discussion to drive positive change in the building sector. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand that the risk profile of current and emerging cyber threats to undermine the functional\, operational\, and safety needs of occupants and owners of commercial and institutional buildings cannot be overstated.\nDiscover the need for a trusted cyber-physical framework for scoring the risk profile to protect building management systems and reduce risks to life\, safety\, and health for protection of employees and visitors.\nGain understanding and access to implement a market-driven cyber-physical framework (CIM) created by cyber-secure stakeholders to improve physical citizen security and safety.\nUnderstand that the strategic intent of this framework is to achieve the highest short- and long-term reduction of risk and cost that may be triggered by a disruption or adverse alteration to building operations\, with the highest emphasis on hazard mitigation for personal injury\, loss of life\, and harm to the environment.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/cyber-physical-impact-modeling-webinar/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T103057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T103057Z
UID:10000024-1702389600-1702393200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Innovations and Operations: Developments in Sustainable Precast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Precast concrete is a durable and resilient material that provides many benefits to efficient\, sustainable structures in the long term. While precast concrete has an upfront CO2 impact\, the industry is working to reduce GHG emissions and increase the efficiency of its products. \nThis presentation will discuss technical innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of precast concrete and examine current process improvements that are pushing the industry forward to a more sustainable future. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn about attributes\, benefits\, and considerations of using precast concrete in the holistic design of sustainable structures.\nParticipants will understand established and developing technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of precast concrete.\nAttendees will discover process improvements\, production efficiencies\, and other producer efforts that are creating GHG reductions today.\nWe will demonstrate ways that precast concrete producers are lowering the environmental impact of their products\, and how projects are achieving sustainability goals with concrete.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/innovations-and-operations-developments-in-sustainable-precast-concrete/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T110018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T110018Z
UID:10000033-1711458000-1711461600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Off-site Construction: Delivering Better Buildings
DESCRIPTION:There is no shortage of excuses not to build differently\, but the current challenges we face as a building industry and society are becoming too tenuous to continue the status quo. From workforce availability and jobsite safety to housing affordability and availability\, building quality and sustainability – we need solutions. \nWith national housing costs rising 52 percent from 2017 to 2022\, off-site construction offers an affordable solution\, capable of curbing construction timelines and reducing costs. Off-site construction can deliver projects 20 percent to 50 percent faster than traditional methods\, which can provide cost savings of up to 20 percent. However\, off-site construction makes up only a small proportion of construction activity. \nThis session will explore some of the challenges to the widespread deployment of off-site construction and how off-site construction leaders are working to overcome these challenges. Specific attention will be paid to the critical importance of aligning design\, manufacture\, finance and regulations to deliver successful projects. From barriers and best practices to finance and regulation\, this session will discuss why off-site construction is a solution to drive innovation and sustainability. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nInform participants on the current challenges across the building and construction sector and explore solutions provided by off-site construction.\nDevelop understanding of off-site construction methods and current innovative trends across the industry.\nExplore the current state of off-site construction regulation and provide an examination of the regulatory landscape through available resources.\nEstablish knowledge of the sustainability and affordability features of off-site construction and opportunities to integrate building innovation through relevant success cases.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/off-site-construction-delivering-better-buildings/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T112126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T162659Z
UID:10000044-1715083200-1715086800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:NIBS congressional briefing
DESCRIPTION:NIBS NEHRP AND NWIRP CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING\nNational Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP)\nNational Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP)\nNational Institute of Building Sciences \nin cooperation with the\nUnited States House Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology \nNearly half of all Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets and the work of NEHRP must continue to mitigate risk from earthquakes. \nSeparately\, windstorms are responsible for 60% of the nation’s total damage from natural disasters. Human and economic recovery from these events can take years\, even decades. The negative impacts from windstorm damage will only increase as “Tornado Alley” creeps eastward\, making future risk mitigation from the work of NWIRP just as crucial. \nNEHRP and NWIRP rely upon the nation’s experts to conduct applied and basic research\, share cutting-edge knowledge with community stakeholders\, and take action to protect American lives and livelihoods through prevention\, preparedness\, response\, recovery\, and mitigation practices. Both programs enable our nation’s security and prosperity. \nThe National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\, a Congressionally chartered building science organization\, along with our partners\, invite you to an important and time-sensitive briefing where we will: \n\nShare and celebrate some of the success stories that Congress\, lead agencies\, and the private sector have collaboratively achieved over the past 46 years. Speaker: John Hooper\, a National Academy of Engineering member and leader in building code and standard development (see page 3 of Briefing Summary).\nDiscuss the future of community resilience requirements. Speaker: Dr. Daniel Kaniewski\, former Deputy Administrator for Resilience with FEMA and leader in emergency management\, insurance\, and policy (see pages 4-5 of Briefing Summary).\nShare and describe recommended Congressional priorities for advancing our nation’s safety\, preparedness\, and resilience. Speaker: Dr. Lucy Arendt\, Chair of the NEHRP Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction (see pages 6-7 of Briefing Summary).\n\n\n\n  \nHon. Stephen T. Ayers\, FAIA\, NAC\, CCM\, LEED AP\nInterim CEO\, NIBS\n11th Architect of Capitol \nSupporting Organizations:\nAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)\nAmerican Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)\nAmerican Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)\nAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)\nApplied Technology Council (ATC)\nBuildStrong America\nCalifornia Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP)\nCascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW)\nCentral United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC)\nConcrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)\nInternational Code Council (ICC)\nInternational Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)\nInsurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)\nReinsurance Association of America (RAA)\nNational Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)\nNational Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\nNational Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)\nSeismological Society of America (SSA)\nSteel Tube Institute (STI)\nU.S. Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://nibs.org/event/nibs-congressional-briefing/
LOCATION:Rayburn Congressional Office Building\, Room 2325\, Rayburn Congressional Office Building\, Room 2325
CATEGORIES:NIBS NEHRP Congressional Briefing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240521T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250429T191816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T192102Z
UID:10000077-1716296400-1716314400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:NIBS Lifeline Infrastructure Hub Workshop
DESCRIPTION:National Press Club\, Room: The Fourth Estate\n\n\nFrom the flow of electricity to the pulse of communication\, from the arteries of transportation to the veins of water supply\, these essential systems quietly weave together the fabric of our society. Often taken for granted in their seamless operation\, it’s only during moments of disruption that we truly recognize their paramount importance. \nAs natural disasters become more frequent and devastating\, safeguarding these lifeline services emerges as a critical imperative. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\, an institution in the realm of building science\, is poised to lead the charge in addressing these challenges. Join us as we embark on a collaborative journey towards community resilience and disaster recovery at the Lifeline Infrastructure Hub. \n\n\n\n\n\nLaunching on May 21st\, 2024\, the Lifeline Infrastructure Hub is an ambitious initiative aimed at fostering robust partnerships across government\, the private sector\, and various stakeholders. Together\, we’ll confront Lifeline Gaps\, tackle National and Public Priorities\, devise innovative policies\, and engineer solutions to fortify our infrastructure against future calamities. \nOur esteemed attendees represent a diverse array of stakeholders from across the built environment\, including renowned organizations such as: \n\n\n\nAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)\nApplied Technology Council\nBuildStrong America\nCB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC\nCentral U.S. Earthquake Consortium\nChevron\nCity of Portland Environmental Services\nDepartment of Homeland Security\, Science & Technology Directorate\nU.S Department of Transportation (USDOT)\nDeSimone Consulting Engineering\nFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\nGeorgia Power Company\nGuy Carpenter\nIEM\nImageCat\, Inc.\nLehigh University\nMoulton Niguel Water District\n\n\n\n\nNational Emergency Management Association (NEMA)\nNational Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\nNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\nNational Science Foundation(NSF)\nNaval Facilities Engineering Systems Command\nNYC Department of Buildings\nPacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)\nPortland State University\nSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee\nSeft Consulting Group LLC\nSouthern California Edison\nSTV Inc.\nHouse Transportation & Infrastructure Committee\nTexas A & M University\nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\nUniversity of Delaware\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\nUniversity of Pittsburgh\nWavelength Infrastructure\nWhite House- National Security Council\n\n\n\nThis convergence of industry leaders\, policymakers\, and innovators underscores the urgency and breadth of our mission. \nJoin us at the forefront of innovation and resilience. Together\, let’s build a future where our lifelines remain unbroken\, even in the face of adversity. \n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-1:00 pm\nCheck in and networking\n\n\n\n1:00– 1:15 pm\nWelcome\, NIBS & Lifeline Infrastructure Hub Introduction\nJQ Yuan\n\n\n1:15-2:00 pm\nPanel: Lifeline National Gap and Future Directions \n\nDaniel Kaniewski\, Committee on Finance\, Insurance\, and Real Estate Chair and LIH Advisory Panel member\nGreg Soules\, BSSC PUC and Functional Recovery Committee member and ASCE 7 Chair\nRon Eguchi\, LIH Advisory Panel Chair\n\n\nModerator: \nYumei Wang \n \n\n\n2:00-2:50 pm\nPanel: Public and Private Partnership to Strengthen the Nation’s Lifeline Infrastructure. \n1. Madhu Beriwal\, IEM and National Infrastructure Advisor Council \n2. Derrick Hiebert\, FEMA \n3. Jason Averill\, NIST \n4. Ken Hudnut\, Southern California Edison\nModerator: \nSissy Nikolaou \n \n\n\n2:50-3:05 pm\nBreak\n\n\n\n3:05-3:55 pm\nPanel with Policy Leaders \n\nCaitlin A. Durkovich\, National Security Council\, White House\nLauren Gros\, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee\nNatalie Enclade\, BuildStrong America\n\n \nModerator: \nDaniel Kaniewski \n \n\n\n3:55– 4:50 pm\nPublic Input (Open Q&A\, open discussion\, and survey)\nModerator: \nIris Tien\n\n\n4:50-5:00 pm\nWrap-Up and Next Steps\nJQ Yuan\n\n\n5:00-6:00pm\nReception at The Zenger Room\, on-site at the Press Club\nAll
URL:https://nibs.org/event/nibs-lifeline-infrastructure-hub-workshop/
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T110244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T110244Z
UID:10000035-1717419600-1717423200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Digital Twinning in Practice: Insights\, Potentials\, and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Digital twins – detailed digital replicas of physical buildings – are recognized for enhancing design\, management\, and operational processes. \nThis session will present the fundamentals of digital twin technology\, its integration with building information modeling (BIM)\, and the creation of interactive\, real-time building models. It will highlight the technology’s role in optimizing various stages of a building’s lifecycle\, from planning to operation. \nAttendees will learn about the application of digital twins in the building sector through case studies. These examples will demonstrate the technology’s impact on occupant health\, environmental sustainability\, and operational efficiency. The presentation also will address challenges in adopting digital twins\, including industry standardization\, setup costs\, data privacy\, skill requirements\, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding digital twin basics\nReal-world applications and case studies\nNavigating implementation challenges and potential solutions\nExploring common use cases\nAnticipating future trends and innovations
URL:https://nibs.org/event/digital-twinning-in-practice-insights-potentials-and-challenges/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T110921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T113548Z
UID:10000038-1718110800-1718114400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:U.S. Design Guidance for CLT Floor Systems with Residential and Office Occupancy Loads
DESCRIPTION:Mass timber structural systems are gaining popularity in U.S. construction of multi-unit residential buildings and office buildings for a number of reasons. Mass timber is well suited for prefabrication and reduced construction schedules\, has low embodied carbon\, can be exposed aesthetically\, and can be built taller than traditional light-framed wood construction. \nBecause modern uses for mass timber are relatively recent\, practitioners are still learning about mass timber system selection\, relevant design provisions for mass timber structures\, and design decisions’ effects on final design performance. Many guides and tools for mass timber structural design exist; however\, these resources offer limited guidance during the early design stage when key decisions are made. Further\, the available resources do not typically link multiple design goals to each other to understand how early-stage design decisions affect multiple project goals. \nBased on the parametric modeling of mass timber floor structures\, this presentation discusses design guidance for early decision-making related to the following performance goals: embodied carbon\, fire design\, structural depth\, floor mass\, and acoustic insulation. The discussed guidance and related parametric model data will be included in a free design guide to be released at the end of the year as part of the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how parametric modelling generates data for the early-stage design of mass timber floor structures.\nUnderstand how design decisions related to floor structure type and layout\, bay size\, bay aspect ratio\, and prescriptive fire design strategy affect design goals.\nLearn how mass timber floor systems perform for embodied carbon\, structural design\, and acoustic insulation.\nApply early-stage design guidance to mass timber floor structures.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/u-s-design-guidance-for-clt-floor-systems-with-residential-and-office-occupancy-loads/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T105102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T105102Z
UID:10000028-1718542800-1718546400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Metaverse: The Cyber-Physical Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Emerging tech solutions like Metaverse\, AI\, Blockchain and Digital Twins are providing opportunities and challenges for the built environment. Join the author of “Unlocking the Metaverse: A Strategic Guide for the Future of the Built Environment”\, published by John Wiley & Sons\, for an exploration of real-world solutions and projects that are challenging our industry and discover how to deliver successful solutions for you\, your projects\, and your company. The Age of Cyber-Physical relationships is before us\, will you meet the challenge? \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the new technology terms and definitions so you can make informed decisions.\nIdentify the value that Digital Twins\, Metaverse\, AI and Blockchain provide you.\nImplement practical slotting of technology and innovation strategies and solutions that meet market needs.\nPosition you and your company to meet the challenges and opportunities the next generation of the Internet and data management in the form of Metaverse and Blockchain provide.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/unlocking-the-metaverse-the-cyber-physical-relationship/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240617T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185216
CREATED:20250428T113818Z
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SUMMARY:Women Executives in Building Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another thought-provoking Women Executives in Building Symposium. This event is focused on women’s leadership in the built environment. The symposium is designed to empower and inspire women in the industry to reach new heights in their careers. From interactive discussions to networking opportunities\, attendees will gain valuable insights and strategies for success in a male-dominated industry. NIBS\, with the help of our partners\, are thrilled to offer this transformative experience and opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals. Reach out to Jennifer Hitzke\, jhitzke@nibs.org\, if you are interested in attending this invitation only event. \nIf you’re interested in learning about our exclusive sponsorship opportunities\, please view the prospectus here. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n\nCoffee and name tag pickup\n8:30am – 9:00am\n\n\nWelcome\nStephen Ayers\, Interim Chief Executive Officer\, NIBS\n9:00am – 9:25am\n\n\nA Global Construction Perspective\nTracy Thomas\, Managing Director for Construction\, Facility & Security Management\, U.S. Dept. of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations\n9:30am – 10:10am\n\n\nIs the Built Environment Workforce Actually Changing for Women?\nVicki Worden\, President & CEO\, Green Building Initiative (moderator)\nIndra Gutierrez\, President\, Gutier\nLaura Dwyer\, Business Development Leader\, DuPont Performance Building Solutions\nJennifer Dewees\, President\, Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation\n10:15am – 11:00am\n\n\nBreak\n11:00am – 11:15am\n\n\nWomen in Government\nChristine Merdon\, CEO/Founder\, Merdon Strategies\nMarcy Weldin\, Deputy Legislative Director\, Army Programs\, NGAUS\nAlice Yates\, Director of Government Affairs\, ASHRAE\n11:15am – 12:00pm\n\n\nNetworking Lunch\n12:00pm – 12:45pm\n\n\nWomen & Financial Health: What You Can’t Afford to Miss\nMatthew Koppelman WMCP®\, Financial Planner\, Prudential\nCraig Schubert\, RFC®\, Financial Planner\, Prudential\n12:50pm – 1:30pm\n\n\nThe Role of Women in the Housing Industry\nAshley Prendergast Northcutt\, President & CEO\, National Women’s Affordable Housing Network\nEmily Cadik\, CEO\, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition\nRegina Gray\, Director\, Affordable Housing Research & Technology\, Policy Development & Research\, HUD\n1:35pm – 2:15pm\n\n\nRoundtable Discussions\n2:25pm – 2:55pm\n\n\nSymposium Close\nRebecca Liko\, Chief Financial Officer\, NIBS\n2:55pm – 3:00pm\n\n\nNetworking Reception\n3:00pm – 4:00pm
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SUMMARY:The Circular Economy – A Pathway to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:The built environment consumes 40% of all resources globally\, generally following the take-make-waste linear economy. \nBy contrast\, the circular economy in the built environment is a systems-based industrial framework designed to tackle global sustainability challenges\, such as climate change\, waste\, and biodiversity loss. In a circular economy\, products and materials are reused\, repaired\, recycled\, or repurposed to create new products\, contributing to a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy. \nA circular economy is a crucial component of the pathway to net zero. It’s being used by several companies\, including Desso\, Interface Carpet\, IKEA\, and Patagonia. It’s also been a long-standing pathway for William McDonough’s Cradle to Cradle concept for architectural design. \nFurther\, the latest U.S. Acts (IRA\, CHIPS\, and IIJA) include circular economy goals as a way forward to: \n\nrecirculating critical materials\nfederal buy clean initiative\nextending product lifecycles\nreducing greenhouse gas emissions\ncreating new industries and jobs\navoiding unnecessary disposal of products and materials to mitigate emissions associated with embodied carbon\n\nIn this webinar\, attendees will learn about the elements of the circular economy and why it is a resilient and timely system that is good for business\, people\, and the environment. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nThe difference between a linear economy and a circular economy.\nThe shift from product lifecycles to material lifecycles.\nHow the circular economy establishes links between sustainable resource management and digital technologies\, such as BIM\, IoT\, Sensors\, Asset Management\, and Digital Twins.\nHow a shift in design and earlier intervention can create new innovative approaches and business models in the built environment.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-circular-economy-a-pathway-to-net-zero/2024-06-20/1/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:The Circular Economy – A Pathway to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:The built environment consumes 40% of all resources globally\, generally following the take-make-waste linear economy. \nBy contrast\, the circular economy in the built environment is a systems-based industrial framework designed to tackle global sustainability challenges\, such as climate change\, waste\, and biodiversity loss. In a circular economy\, products and materials are reused\, repaired\, recycled\, or repurposed to create new products\, contributing to a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy. \nA circular economy is a crucial component of the pathway to net zero. It’s being used by several companies\, including Desso\, Interface Carpet\, IKEA\, and Patagonia. It’s also been a long-standing pathway for William McDonough’s Cradle to Cradle concept for architectural design. \nFurther\, the latest U.S. Acts (IRA\, CHIPS\, and IIJA) include circular economy goals as a way forward to: \n\nrecirculating critical materials\nfederal buy clean initiative\nextending product lifecycles\nreducing greenhouse gas emissions\ncreating new industries and jobs\navoiding unnecessary disposal of products and materials to mitigate emissions associated with embodied carbon\n\nIn this webinar\, attendees will learn about the elements of the circular economy and why it is a resilient and timely system that is good for business\, people\, and the environment. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nThe difference between a linear economy and a circular economy.\nThe shift from product lifecycles to material lifecycles.\nHow the circular economy establishes links between sustainable resource management and digital technologies\, such as BIM\, IoT\, Sensors\, Asset Management\, and Digital Twins.\nHow a shift in design and earlier intervention can create new innovative approaches and business models in the built environment.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-circular-economy-a-pathway-to-net-zero/2024-06-20/2/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of AI and Building Sciences: A New Era of Intelligent Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility design\, construction\, and operation is revolutionizing our industry\, fueling both excitement and apprehension as professionals navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. As AI technologies continue to advance\, early adopters have experienced a spectrum of outcomes\, ranging from groundbreaking successes to unexpected challenges. \nIn this session\, we will delve into the captivating world of AI applications in the building sciences\, share the lessons learned by these pioneers\, and present outcomes from a series of global webinars that the National Institute of Building Sciences\, Asset Leadership Network\, and American Institute of Architects have participated in. \nOur discussion will explore the transformative impact of AI on digital twins\, industry standards\, building information modeling (BIM)\, resiliency\, sustainability\, and more. Participants will gain an introductory understanding of how AI can be harnessed to optimize various aspects of the design\, construction\, and operation processes in the building industry. The presenters will share recent observations from the BuildingsAI conference about how Owners and the C-Suite are starting to notice the value of their data\, how AI can use it\, and how AI is driving the need for standards to reduce “building hallucinations.” \nMoreover\, this session will present valuable methods and processes that promote effective communication and collaboration among architects\, stakeholders\, and AI tools. By adopting these techniques\, attendees can drive project outcomes and contribute to the development of safer\, healthier\, and more sustainable built environments. Case studies\, practical examples\, and insights from the global webinar series will be shared\, illustrating the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in the building sciences. \nView the Webinar Slides
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-intersection-of-ai-and-building-sciences-a-new-era-of-intelligent-infrastructure/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Fostering Collaboration for Climate Adaptation and Decarbonization in the Built Environment
DESCRIPTION:In a time characterized by rising climate extremes\, this session underscores the significance of bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to effectively prepare for climate challenges. Led by experts from Arcadis\, the session will delve into two key aspects of climate action: climate mitigation\, which focuses on energy conservation and sustainable operational practices\, and climate adaptation\, which emphasizes readiness for extreme weather. \nThe evolving regulatory environment\, exemplified by measures like Local Law 97\, now positions decarbonization of the built environment as a necessity rather than a choice. \nSpeakers will share case studies of successful responses to risks following extreme weather events over the past decade and long-term public initiatives. By demonstrating the long-term cost savings for private owners through reduced insurance claims and damages and to public cities/agencies by preventing or reducing future hazard response and recovery costs\, the discussion will underscore the benefits of public-private collaboration in working toward adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change. \nArcadis\, renowned for its expertise in sustainable development and resilience\, will moderate the panel discussion. Through Arcadis’ Dutch roots and metropolitan clients such as the city of Rotterdam\, New York City and Miami\, there is tremendous potential to re-evaluate urban areas in a way that they are climate resilient and include other measures to mitigate the effects of climate change. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the value proposition associated with ESG (Environmental\, Social\, and Governance) performance\, including the benefits and significance of effectively implementing ESG practices within buildings.\nUnderstand the current state of practice of climate resilience planning and risk preparedness in the public and private sector through best practice introductions.\nUnderstand climate risk mitigation through risk scoring and defining base and design flood elevations for built assets\, performing vulnerability assessments\, and defining conceptual solution strategies for flood mitigation.\nLearn from real-world examples\, such as Battery Park City in New York City\, and 7 Square Endeavour in Rotterdam\, on how private sector investments can supplement public resources for an integrative approach on climate resilience\, decarbonization and hazard mitigation.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/fostering-collaboration-for-climate-adaptation-and-decarbonization-in-the-built-environment/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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