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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/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240507T130000
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T130000
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T140000
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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
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240617T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T113818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T113822Z
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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
URL:https://nibs.org/event/women-executives-in-building-symposium-2/
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CATEGORIES:Women Executives in Building
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T105547Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T130000
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CREATED:20250428T115625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T073909Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240711T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250430T094747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T094747Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to 2024 Edition of the IRC/IBC Seismic Design Category Maps and FEMA’s Building Code Strategy Implementation to Advance National Building Code Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event\n\n\nJoin us for an inside look into the 2024 editions of the Seismic Design Category (SDC) Maps for the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC). The SDC maps were developed under FEMA’s responsibilities within the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and have been adopted by the 2024 IRC and IBC. This webinar is one of FEMA NEHRP’s outreach activities to keep at-risk communities and relevant professionals informed about the latest seismic hazard information for building design and construction. As one of the four NEHRP agencies\, FEMA NEHRP’s responsibilities include helping translate and implement research results and lessons learned from recent earthquakes into practical guidance through publications\, tools\, trainings and building code work to improve the Nation’s earthquake resilience. \nSeismic design maps illustrate the varying earthquake demands considered in the design of buildings and other structures across the U.S. and territories. These maps also provide general earthquake hazard information and informing earthquake risk reduction projects. \nThe concept of the SDC integrates several key factors that influence seismic performance of structures\, including potential earthquake ground motions\, site soil amplification of ground motions\, structure size and configuration\, and structure occupancy and use. \nThis webinar also will feature an introduction to FEMA’s Building Code Strategy program\, advancing the adoption and enforcement of hazard-resistant building codes and standards for FEMA programs. The program’s goals and objectives focus on leveraging partnerships to promote current hazard-resistant building codes and understanding stakeholder needs to identify opportunities that advance building code adoption and enforcement. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nLearn the illustration objectives and development process of the 2024 IRC/IBC Seismic Design Category Maps through FEMA NEHRP.\nUnderstand how to use the SDC maps to assess seismic hazard and risk.\nRecognize when the SDC maps apply to different building types and locations.\nLearn how the FEMA Building Code Strategy supports building code adoption through FEMA grant programs and partnerships with other Federal Agencies.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/introduction-to-2024-edition-of-the-irc-ibc-seismic-design-category-maps-and-femas-building-code-strategy-implementation-to-advance-national-building-code-adoption/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T120225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T125355Z
UID:10000055-1722434400-1722438000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:NASA’s POWER Project: Global Solar Insolation\, Meteorological Parameter Data\, and Web Services to Support Sustainable Building Design and Operations
DESCRIPTION:The building industry is striving to adopt green solutions to make infrastructure more energy efficient to meet the 2050 net-zero climate goals. \nPlanning requires reliable environmental datasets that are crucial in designing\, building\, and maintaining the global built environment\, as well as other energy-related processes and investments. NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) Project informs decision-making and development for sustainable building design and operations by enabling public open discovery\, efficient access\, and convenient distribution of NASA’s Earth Observations and atmospheric model datasets to support three focus areas: 1) renewable energy deployment and management\, 2) sustainable infrastructure\, and 3) agroclimatology applications. \nTo this end\, solar data from several NASA projects and meteorological data from NASA assimilation models have already been reformatted and disseminated to the public via a user-friendly web GIS-enabled based data portal through the POWER platform. \nThe POWER Data Access Viewer (DAV) also features data consistent with ASHRAE Climate Design Conditions and has developed web image services showing building climate zones and their variability. Through those tools\, the data can be downloaded into multiple formats that support the infrastructure community\, including CSV\, Geo-JSON\, and Energy Plus Weather (EPW). \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nProvide an overview of the NASA POWER Project’s data and services developed in collaboration with the sustainable infrastructure community\nDiscuss the data sources and the process of determining their uncertainties\nFeature brief demonstrations of using the DAV to obtain parameters\nDiscuss examples of how the renewable energy and building communities have utilized POWER data products to make decisions and preview of future data product expansion\, including climate projections\, and web services will also be provided
URL:https://nibs.org/event/nasas-power-project-global-solar-insolation-meteorological-parameter-data-and-web-services-to-support-sustainable-building-design-and-operations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130144Z
UID:10000058-1722499200-1722531600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Buildings are built using a variety of construction types\, methods\, and materials. There are many risks to property and occupants\, including fire\, water\, intrusion\, extreme weather\, and other natural disasters. \nDevelopers and owners of multifamily buildings must insure these buildings during construction and occupancy over the building lifetime against these risks. Fire\, however\, continues to result in more fatalities in the United States than all other disasters combined. \nJeff Benson will present on the current state of the construction insurance marketplace\, focusing on underwriting issues related to the increasing wildfire exposures around the country and how construction materials affect availability and cost of insurance for projects under construction. \nShamim Rashid-Sumar will provide an overview of the 2024 survey of insurance costs for multifamily buildings constructed with wood-frame and concrete\, quantifying differences in costs to insure buildings of combustible versus non-combustible construction. \nDr. Anne Cope will discuss the ongoing wind and wildfire research of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Dr. Cope will provide insights on how the findings lead to actionable resiliency guides and voluntary designation programs. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the risk to buildings posed by fire.\nDevelop an awareness of the current state of the construction insurance marketplace.\nRecognize how construction materials affect availability and cost of insurance for building projects.\nLearn how current research in wind and wildfire translates into resiliency programs.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/construction-and-fire-risk-an-insurance-perspective/2024-08-01/1/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130144Z
UID:10000059-1722517200-1722522600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Buildings are built using a variety of construction types\, methods\, and materials. There are many risks to property and occupants\, including fire\, water\, intrusion\, extreme weather\, and other natural disasters. \nDevelopers and owners of multifamily buildings must insure these buildings during construction and occupancy over the building lifetime against these risks. Fire\, however\, continues to result in more fatalities in the United States than all other disasters combined. \nJeff Benson will present on the current state of the construction insurance marketplace\, focusing on underwriting issues related to the increasing wildfire exposures around the country and how construction materials affect availability and cost of insurance for projects under construction. \nShamim Rashid-Sumar will provide an overview of the 2024 survey of insurance costs for multifamily buildings constructed with wood-frame and concrete\, quantifying differences in costs to insure buildings of combustible versus non-combustible construction. \nDr. Anne Cope will discuss the ongoing wind and wildfire research of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Dr. Cope will provide insights on how the findings lead to actionable resiliency guides and voluntary designation programs. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the risk to buildings posed by fire.\nDevelop an awareness of the current state of the construction insurance marketplace.\nRecognize how construction materials affect availability and cost of insurance for building projects.\nLearn how current research in wind and wildfire translates into resiliency programs.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/construction-and-fire-risk-an-insurance-perspective/2024-08-01/2/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171845
CREATED:20250428T130544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130544Z
UID:10000060-1725436800-1725469200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the integration of BIM and Digital Twin technologies in the Architecture\, Engineering\, Construction\, and Operations (AECO) industry. This session\, based on a newly released position paper developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and written by leading AEC practitioners\, educators\, consultants\, and technology leaders\, will dive into the innovations and efficiencies that these technologies bring. \nThe webinar will not only demystify technical capabilities and promote efficiency but also highlight the availability and key insights of this comprehensive position paper. Attendees will gain an understanding of the distinct yet complementary roles of BIM and Digital Twins and learn how the position paper will help with integrations and streamlining practices. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the main takeaways from the newly released position paper on BIM and Digital Twins.\nExplore the distinct yet complementary roles of BIM and Digital Twins.\nDiscover the importance of using existing data standards and clear use-cases.\nUnderstand the importance of clear communication and proper use-case definitions.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/integrating-bim-and-digital-twins-unveiling-a-position-paper-for-the-aeco-industry/2024-09-04/1/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T130544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130544Z
UID:10000061-1725454800-1725458400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the integration of BIM and Digital Twin technologies in the Architecture\, Engineering\, Construction\, and Operations (AECO) industry. This session\, based on a newly released position paper developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and written by leading AEC practitioners\, educators\, consultants\, and technology leaders\, will dive into the innovations and efficiencies that these technologies bring. \nThe webinar will not only demystify technical capabilities and promote efficiency but also highlight the availability and key insights of this comprehensive position paper. Attendees will gain an understanding of the distinct yet complementary roles of BIM and Digital Twins and learn how the position paper will help with integrations and streamlining practices. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the main takeaways from the newly released position paper on BIM and Digital Twins.\nExplore the distinct yet complementary roles of BIM and Digital Twins.\nDiscover the importance of using existing data standards and clear use-cases.\nUnderstand the importance of clear communication and proper use-case definitions.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/integrating-bim-and-digital-twins-unveiling-a-position-paper-for-the-aeco-industry/2024-09-04/2/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T130957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130957Z
UID:10000062-1729162800-1729168200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:The Intersection of Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Public awareness of the need to improve indoor air quality (IAQ)\, ventilation\, and air filtration in buildings greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nPost-pandemic\, several things have taken place: The Biden Administration announced the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge in 2022\, held a White House Summit on Sustainable K-12 School Buildings and Grounds\, and released a toolkit this past spring. In June 2023\, ASHRAE finalized Standard 241\, Control of Infectious Aerosols\, a pioneering consensus-based standard that provides explicit requirements for airborne infection risk management\, which have been absent for a century from IAQ standards. In July\, Congressmen Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act. \nThe Environmental Protection Agency refers to IAQ as the air quality within and around buildings and structures\, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce the risk of health concerns and is the job of everyone on the building team. \nThe U.S. Department of Energy defines energy efficiency as “the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result.” As buildings use less energy\, we need to know how indoor air quality is affected by: \n\nVentilation\nInsulation\nBuilding materials\nEnergy-efficient appliances\nControl systems and operations\n\nBalancing IAQ and energy efficiency is crucial to create healthy\, comfortable\, and sustainable buildings. By integrating efficient ventilation strategies\, choosing the right materials\, and utilizing advanced technologies\, it is possible to enhance both IAQ and energy performance? \nOur expert panel will discuss strategies for integration\, including whole building design\, performance monitoring\, education\, and workforce training. \nPresentations \nASHRAE Presentation  USGBC Presentation  WELL Institute Presentation
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-intersection-of-indoor-air-quality-and-energy-efficiency/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T131823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T131855Z
UID:10000063-1733227200-1733230800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Precast Protects Life: Healthy Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Precast\, prestressed concrete is a durable material well known for its strength\, resilience\, and ability to protect the lives\, livelihoods\, and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces where occupants can live and work. \nThis presentation will discuss how precast concrete can be used to create safe and healthy spaces. It will highlight case studies that utilized precast to accomplish goals. \nAttendees will learn about attributes\, benefits\, and considerations of using precast concrete in the holistic design of healthy buildings. Participants also will understand what a healthy building is\, as well as related programs and definitions to measure them. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will learn about attributes\, benefits and considerations of using precast concrete in the holistic design of healthy buildings.\nParticipants will understand what a healthy building is\, as well as related programs and definitions to measure them.\nAttendees will discover ways that precast contributes to indoor environmental quality\, fire/life safety\, acoustics\, daylighting and more.\nCase studies will highlight healthy buildings that utilized precast to accomplish their goals.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/precast-protects-life-healthy-buildings/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T132132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T132507Z
UID:10000064-1737633600-1737637200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Making Digital Twins useful via Mobile Robotics\, AI\, and Augmented Reality
DESCRIPTION:As the pioneer of BIM-based Digital Twin development\, we’ve worked with the leading facility owners and builders\, and the biggest challenges were related to creating BIMs for existing facilities\, ensuring that new construction delivers BIMs that are of the appropriate quality\, and making the created Digital Twins useful considering existing workforce isn’t used to new workflows. The Session will present how to address these challenges using the new technologies and processes. \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn how to set up rules for BIM data and control its quality\nLearn how Augmented Reality (AR) can make the adoption of BIM/Digital Twin easier\nLearn how mobile robots (e.g. robot dogs or wheeled platforms) can utilize Digital Twins for automating redundant workflows.\nLearn how AI/ML can be used to create BIMs from 2D floorplans.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/making-digital-twins-useful-via-mobile-robotics-ai-and-augmented-reality/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T103749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120826Z
UID:10000026-1740056400-1740060000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Calculating Moisture Risk in Roofs
DESCRIPTION:The prevention of moisture accumulation in roof decks is a tale as old as roofs. Designers have traditionally used dew point analysis or the Glaser method to determine steady-state moisture risk in roof assemblies of buildings around the globe. However\, building systems have become more complicated\, and highly technical analysis software has become easier to access. \nMore designers are turning to hygrothermal analysis to get a more in-depth look at the performance of a roof assembly as components or building usage change over time; this helps account for future climate change or when sensitive materials or building occupants are involved. \nThis presentation will highlight the critical assumptions that go into different types of roof moisture models. It also will look at the impact of variables incorporated only in hygrothermal analysis\, such as air leakage\, moisture content of materials and reflectivity. Finally\, this presentation will review previous research to show how the changing of basic assumptions can impact the results of both types of analysis – for better or worse. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the key differences between the Glaser method and hygrothermal modeling.\nIdentify the impacts different variables have on roof hygrothermal models.\nDetermine when to use a Glaser method analysis versus a hygrothermal model to evaluate moisture risk.\nRecognize how to hygrothermally model roof assemblies to reduce the risk of moisture issues.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/calculating-moisture-risk-in-roofs/
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CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T133347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T195856Z
UID:10000067-1741870800-1741874400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:The Importance of Standardized Data for Your Digital Twin
DESCRIPTION:Many building owners are starting their transition to digital twins. \nThere are a plethora of use cases for a digital twin\, but having standardized\, accurate digital models as your foundation is key to being successful. It sometimes can be challenging to know what to ask for in a model and know that you are getting one that is useful. \nCome see best practices for creating your own modeling standards and ensuring you are efficiently receiving valuable models. We will discuss examples of the right and wrong ways to define these standards and go over tips and best practices. Then\, we will discover ways you can perform quick model compliance checking. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the key considerations you need to know as a building owner before embarking on a digital twin journey\nLearn best practices for creating your own modeling standards and ensuring you are receiving valuable models efficiently\nSee specific examples of the right and wrong way to define these standards and go over tips and best practices\nDiscover ways you can perform quick model compliance checking
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-importance-of-standardized-data-for-your-digital-twin/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T135411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T141412Z
UID:10000074-1742994000-1742997600@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Are Digital Twins Ready for Takeoff? Trends and Implementation Challenges in the AEC Industry
DESCRIPTION:Digital twins have emerged as a popular term in the architecture\, engineering\, and construction (AEC) industry\, often hailed as a transformative innovation. While some early adopters have embraced digital twins and invested in research and development\, many facility owners are skeptical due to lack of standardized guidelines that can lead to challenges in implementation. \nFor this presentation\, a case study approach is used to demonstrate the real-world applications of digital twins in complex facilities\, such as those in the healthcare\, transportation\, institutional\, and federal sectors. The presentation also will provide a roadmap for the AEC industry to realize the full potential of this transformative technology. \nFinally\, the presentation will address broader industry trends and barriers to the adoption of digital twins\, including an aging workforce and a lack of shared understanding about the technology. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the concept and benefits of digital twin implementation in the AEC industry and the potential of live data-based decision-making for improved facility operations and sustainability initiatives.\nAnalyze the process of developing a digital twin roadmap and strategy for facility owners to identify system requirements\, select appropriate data frameworks\, and implement a robust strategy for execution.\nEvaluate the challenges and uncertainties surrounding the adoption of digital twins due to unclear return on investment for facility owners.\nExplore potential use cases and current trends for digital twin implementation within various market segments and customize adoption strategies based on facility readiness.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/are-digital-twins-ready-for-takeoff-trends-and-implementation-challenges-in-the-aec-industry/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T105024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120706Z
UID:10000027-1743163200-1743166800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Hindsight 20/20 - 20 Years of Leak Detection
DESCRIPTION:As architects and planners seek to maximize the use of all available space\, the next generation of low-slope roofs are not only waterproof coverings\, but platforms for assets such as solar panels\, green roofs\, water storage\, and amenity spaces. With so much value tied up in our roofs\, their resilience is more important than ever. This resilience is measured not in the immediate ability of the roof to withstand the elements\, but in its performance over years and decades. As owners and property managers come and go\, long-term roof maintenance can become a forgotten issue and defects that have been present since construction can lead to water intrusion that degrades the roof and greatly reduces its lifespan. In response\, automated leak detection systems have emerged as a technology adding value for both quality assurance during the construction process\, and as an early warning system alerting building owners to developing issues within their roof. Used properly\, these systems extend the lifespan of the roof which in turn minimizes disruption to the assets on or below the roof\, as well as increasing the quality of life of occupants using the building. \nAutomated leak detection systems continuously monitor the roof membrane environment\, transmitting data which is used to provide a report on the health of the waterproof membrane. Stakeholders gain access to critical information as the roof system is completed – identifying damage caused during construction and verifying repairs prior to commissioning the building. During the operational life of the structure\, automated leak detection systems employ sophisticated algorithms\, enabling predictive leak detection\, location\, and assistance with preventive maintenance strategies – significantly reducing the cost of repairs. \nThis presentation explores the utilization of automated leak detection systems in low slope roofing\, with a particular focus on Vancouver\, BC lower mainland area. Drawing on experience installing and operating leak detections systems across North America\, we highlight several areas in which construction practices inevitably leave defects in the waterproof membrane. Our case studies range from the very common occurrences of construction material being accidentally embedded in the layers of the roof\, to chemical burns from adhesives\, and risks unique to green-roof infrastructure. In explaining how these defects allow moisture to ingress into the roof environment\, we will elaborate on what kind of issues can occur\, with reference to real-world instances where substantial maintenance was required just months into the operational life of the roof. Finally\, we demonstrate how automated roof leak detection can be used to mitigate the risk of membrane defects going unnoticed by actively monitoring the roof and guiding repairs when necessary. Case studies of both conventional and inverted roof assemblies will demonstrate how automated leak detection systems have protected the inherent value of the roof\, and added value of their own over the life of the structure. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify risks to the waterproof membrane during construction.\nPlan quality assurance for roof installations.\nAnalyse patterns in monitoring data.\nApply automated roof leak detection to long term maintenance planning.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/hindsight-20-20-20-years-of-leak-detection/
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CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T115000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T073209Z
UID:10000052-1743595200-1743598800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Work: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that there’s room for improvement when it comes to women in leadership positions across the country. \nAccording to a piece by Forbes\, women represented 58.4% of the U.S. workforce as of September 2022\, but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. What’s more\, Forbes reported companies with women executives are 30% more likely to outperform other companies. \nGiven today’s emerging technology tools – namely artificial intelligence\, automation\, and data analytics – women executives have increased power to drive business innovation and growth. \nThis is especially important\, as technology continues to shape the business landscape of the built environment\, and it’s important for women leaders to understand and leverage these tools to stay competitive. \nIn this session\, Sandra Benson\, Vice President\, Federal Relations & Strategic Partnerships with Procore Technologies\, and Nancy Novak\, Chief Innovation Officer with Compass Datacenters\, will discuss how to harness emerging technologies to grow business and lead change.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/the-future-of-work-leveraging-technology-for-business-growth/
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CATEGORIES:Women Executives in Building
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T135104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T073115Z
UID:10000073-1744203600-1744207200@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Using Urban Building Stock Digital Twins to Streamline Building Retrofit Planning for Urban Energy Efficiency and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with limited funding\, data\, resources\, and time? \nThis session introduces a practical and scalable Urban Building stock digital twin for energy modeling developed by the Environmental Systems Lab at Cornell University. Designed to operate on widely available data\, the model delivers robust\, city-scale building physics models for predicting building energy use and thermal response in power outages. The digital twin platform analyzes existing energy consumption patterns. It predicts future energy consumption trends\, allowing users to evaluate the impact of electrification\, building retrofits\, and extreme weather events on energy demand and emissions. It also enables cost and incentive modeling\, helping cities and utilities assess financial feasibility and prioritize retrofit strategies. The session features a real-world case study from Ithaca\, NY\, the first U.S. city to commit to 100% building decarbonization and community-wide carbon neutrality. Within the session\, we will provide pointers on how to scale this work to other communities. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify key public data required to build city-scale energy simulation models and recognize how these models can be improved using city-specific or private datasets.\nUnderstand how Urban Building Energy Modeling (UBEM) serves as an effective tool to analyze existing energy consumption patterns and predict future energy trends.\nExplore how UBEMs could inform energy policy\, guide decarbonization planning\, and prioritize retrofit interventions by providing detailed and accurate information about building retrofit potential\, upgrade costs\, and incentives eligibility.\nLearn from real-world UBEM applications based on a case study from Ithaca\, NY\, the first U.S. city to commit to full building decarbonization.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/using-urban-building-stock-digital-twins-to-streamline-building-retrofit-planning-for-urban-energy-efficiency-and-resilience/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250603T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T153427Z
UID:10000100-1745222400-1745254800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Home Hardening in the WUI: An Analysis of Recent Fire Testing
DESCRIPTION:As an increasing number of homes are built in the wildland-urban interface (WUI)\, it is important to understand how residential construction performs when exposed to wildland fires. WUI zones are the areas where wildland – forests\, chaparral\, grassland\, etc.\, meet or mix with human development. Home hardening is a term used to describe purposeful actions taken to help protect buildings in WUI zones. Home hardening provisions within WUI codes rely on a combination of prescriptive requirements and performance requirements based on standardized tests. \nIn the past several years\, the American Wood Council (AWC)\, Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) and the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)\, a part of UL Research Institutes\, have independently conducted multiple series of both standardized and non-standardized fire tests to quantify typical WUI fire exposures and characterize the performance of various building envelope components and assemblies under those exposures. The fire tests have been multi-faceted with individual approaches to allow for wider industry understanding of performance. FSRI’s and IBHS’s fire tests have investigated the general performance of the entire building envelope\, while AWC’s tests have focused specifically on hardening measures for exterior walls\, projections\, and intersections between these surfaces. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDevelop awareness of the different types of fire exposure hazards within the WUI.\nRecognize the importance of defensible space and how it affects fire exposure hazards.\nLearn about recent fire research\, fire tests and results.\nUnderstand how these fire tests have shed light on effective home hardening measures.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/home-hardening-in-the-wui-an-analysis-of-recent-fire-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:April 21: Home Hardening in the WUI: An Analysis of Recent Fire Testing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Digital Twins: A Roadmap for Evolving Operations and Maintenance in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, TwinKnowledge will discuss a new type of digital twin that has emerged with AI\, cognitive digital twins (CDTs)\, and their implications for the AECO industry. \nCognitive digital twins enable O&M workflows that are supported end-to-end by AI. They are built on top of existing digital twins; they use AI to make sense of digital twin data\, generate insights such as anomaly detection and predictive maintenance for better decision-making/planning\, and combine information from scattered O&M documents to generate response plans for maintenance activities. \nTwinKnowledge will discuss what CDTs are\, why they are so valuable for O&M\, how they build on top of current digital twin systems\, and a general roadmap for where to start in evolving existing digital twin systems into cognitive digital twins. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is a cognitive digital twin (CDT)?\nWhy CDTs are so valuable for O&M\nHow CDTs work within current digital twin systems\nWhere any company can start with integrating CDT capabilities
URL:https://nibs.org/event/cognitive-digital-twins-a-roadmap-for-evolving-operations-and-maintenance-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:April 24: Cognitive Digital Twins: A Roadmap for Evolving Operations and Maintenance in the Age of AI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T134803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T134803Z
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SUMMARY:Cognitive Digital Twins: A Roadmap for Evolving Operations and Maintenance in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, TwinKnowledge will discuss a new type of digital twin that has emerged with AI\, cognitive digital twins (CDTs)\, and their implications for the AECO industry. \nCognitive digital twins enable O&M workflows that are supported end-to-end by AI. They are built on top of existing digital twins; they use AI to make sense of digital twin data\, generate insights such as anomaly detection and predictive maintenance for better decision-making/planning\, and combine information from scattered O&M documents to generate response plans for maintenance activities. \nTwinKnowledge will discuss what CDTs are\, why they are so valuable for O&M\, how they build on top of current digital twin systems\, and a general roadmap for where to start in evolving existing digital twin systems into cognitive digital twins. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is a cognitive digital twin (CDT)?\nWhy CDTs are so valuable for O&M\nHow CDTs work within current digital twin systems\nWhere any company can start with integrating CDT capabilities
URL:https://nibs.org/event/cognitive-digital-twins-a-roadmap-for-evolving-operations-and-maintenance-in-the-age-of-ai-2/
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CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171846
CREATED:20250428T120517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T200954Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Asset Definition and Structure for Enabling Digital Twins
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the importance of well-defined Asset Registries and precise Asset Definitions in the development and implementation of digital twins. It will introduce new concepts\, methodologies\, and standards for structuring and managing asset information to support the integration of enterprise systems. \nBy enhancing these definitions and registries\, organizations can optimize asset data usage\, align with ISO 55000 principles\, and ultimately improve overall asset management and performance. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the critical role of Asset Registries and Asset Definitions in enabling digital twins.\nLearn new methodologies and standards for structuring and managing asset information.\nExplore how to integrate enterprise systems to support scalable digital twin solutions.\nDiscover ways to leverage digital twins to enhance asset management and align with ISO 55000 principles.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/optimizing-asset-definition-and-structure-for-enabling-digital-twins/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:May 13: Optimizing Asset Definition and Structure for Enabling Digital Twins
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