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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130144Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T130544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130544Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T130544Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T130957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T130957Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T131823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T131855Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T103749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120826Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Women Executives in Building
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250603T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T153427Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T114943Z
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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:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T134803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T134803Z
UID:10000072-1745496000-1745499600@nibs.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T120517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T200954Z
UID:10000056-1745827200-1745859600@nibs.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250429T192756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T192756Z
UID:10000078-1745913600-1745946000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:There has been a lot of movement\, talk\, and news coverage about infrastructure. \nThis year\, we’re digging deep with a new Infrastructure Webinar Series – a quarterly event centered around key infrastructure topics. These include: \n\nTransportation infrastructure\nGoods and supply chain challenges\nLifelines and access to high-speed networks\nPreparedness and mitigating the climate crisis\n\nThe National Institute of Building Sciences continues its mission to provide an open forum for discussion among the various facets of the building sector. \nLast year\, despite lingering challenges with COVID and in-person meetings\, NIBS found a solution and launched the year-long virtual Resilience 2021 series. Our subject matter experts looked at everything from natural disaster mitigation and the pandemic’s impact on technology in the built environment to building information modeling. \nJoin us for Infrastructure 2022.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/infrastructure-2022-webinar-series/
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LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250429T193132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T193350Z
UID:10000079-1745913600-1745946000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:There has been a lot of movement\, talk\, and news coverage about infrastructure. \nThis year\, we’re digging deep with a new Infrastructure Webinar Series – a quarterly event centered around key infrastructure topics. These include: \n\nTransportation infrastructure\nGoods and supply chain challenges\nLifelines and access to high-speed networks\nPreparedness and mitigating the climate crisis\n\nThe National Institute of Building Sciences continues its mission to provide an open forum for discussion among the various facets of the building sector. \nLast year\, despite lingering challenges with COVID and in-person meetings\, NIBS found a solution and launched the year-long virtual Resilience 2021 series. Our subject matter experts looked at everything from natural disaster mitigation and the pandemic’s impact on technology in the built environment to building information modeling. \nJoin us for Infrastructure 2022.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/infrastructure-2022-webinar-series-2/
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LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250430T095544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T095604Z
UID:10000084-1746000000-1746032400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:FEMA/BSSC 2020 NEHRP Provisions Design Examples Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures (FEMA P-2082) marks the tenth edition of this technical resource document since its first publication in 1985. As with prior editions\, this FEMA document is a national seismic code resource for design professionals and the U.S. standards and code-development organizations. Most of the recommended code changes in Part 1 of the NEHRP Provisions are adopted by ASCE/SEI 7-22\, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures\, which is to be adopted by reference by the 2024 International Building Code. \nThe 2020 NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples are developed by BSSC for FEMA to illustrate and explain some of the new changes of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions\, ASCE/SEI 7-22\, and the material design standards referenced therein in design applications. The Design Examples are developed primarily for design practitioners; however\, college students learning about earthquake engineering and engineers studying for their licensing exam or designing in regions of moderate and high seismicity will find this document’s explanation of earthquake engineering\, the 2020 Provisions\, and ASCE/SEI 7-22 seismic provisions helpful. \nThe webinar series is organized by the eight chapters in the 2020 NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples\, and serves as part of the FEMA NEHRP/BSSC outreach and education effort. \nRegistration for the webinar series is free (space is limited). CEUs (for AIA and ICC) and certificates of attendance for PDHs and will be provided to those who attend the live webinars.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/fema-bssc-2020-nehrp-provisions-design-examples-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T115551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T072345Z
UID:10000053-1746666000-1746712800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers?
DESCRIPTION:Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry\, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network. \nDespite this\, the study also reveals there are several opportunities to increase that share. Join Donna Laquidara-Carr\, Industry Insights Research Director with Dodge\, as she discusses key findings from the study of over 250 people working in construction and more than 1\,100 students\, jobseekers\, and people employed in other industries in the U.S. \nThe study provides actionable information about how to attract more workers to the industry\, including: \n\nWhat those working in construction find most satisfying in their careers\nWhat the next generation of workers are looking for and how the industry can make itself more appealing to them\nWhat keeps the largest share of people from considering work in construction (and it probably isn’t what you think)\nHow the construction industry needs to communicate with the next generation of workers
URL:https://nibs.org/event/addressing-workforce-shortages-how-can-the-construction-industry-attract-more-workers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:May 8: Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers?
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T134632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T134632Z
UID:10000071-1746709200-1746712800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers?
DESCRIPTION:Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry\, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network. \nDespite this\, the study also reveals there are several opportunities to increase that share. Join Donna Laquidara-Carr\, Industry Insights Research Director with Dodge\, as she discusses key findings from the study of over 250 people working in construction and more than 1\,100 students\, jobseekers\, and people employed in other industries in the U.S. \nThe study provides actionable information about how to attract more workers to the industry\, including: \n\nWhat those working in construction find most satisfying in their careers\nWhat the next generation of workers are looking for and how the industry can make itself more appealing to them\nWhat keeps the largest share of people from considering work in construction (and it probably isn’t what you think)\nHow the construction industry needs to communicate with the next generation of workers
URL:https://nibs.org/event/addressing-workforce-shortages-how-can-the-construction-industry-attract-more-workers-2/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T132325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T134212Z
UID:10000065-1746968400-1746972000@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing Sustainability and Energy Conservation Through Digital Twin Technology
DESCRIPTION:In the evolving landscape of building management\, transitioning from traditional systems of record to systems of insight has become crucial for sustained operational effectiveness and resilience. \nThis session explores the innovative application of digital twin technology from the owner’s and operator’s perspectives\, underscoring its pivotal role in advancing sustainability and energy conservation within building operations. \nDigital twins serve as a sophisticated tool that integrates four main data streams — hard assets\, asset cutsheets\, dynamic operational data\, and institutional knowledge — into a unified middleware dashboard. Digital twins are 3D representations of the real-world asset and are the pathway for continued sustainability. \nThis integration not only simplifies the management of building data but also enhances the decision-making processes\, allowing for more accurate virtual inspections and proactive maintenance strategies. By replicating physical assets in a virtual environment\, digital twins enable operators to perform detailed analyses and simulations\, which helps in pinpointing inefficiencies and predicting future performance under various scenarios. \nThis presentation will delve into the methodologies for transforming a building information model (BIM) into a navigable\, asset-level digital twin. It will outline the process of data aggregation\, labeling\, and algorithm application\, which are crucial for enhancing operational and energy efficiencies tailored to specific assets. The outcome is a streamlined\, intuitive interface that not only promotes sustainability but also supports the building’s long-term viability and compliance with evolving environmental standards. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Role of Digital Twin Technology: Gain insights into how digital twins transform traditional building management systems into advanced\, sustainable solutions by integrating hard assets\, dynamic operational data\, and institutional knowledge.\nExplore Data Integration Techniques: Learn the methodologies for converting Building Information Models (BIM) into digital twins\, focusing on data aggregation\, labeling\, and algorithm application for enhanced energy efficiency.\nEnhance Decision-Making Processes: Discover how digital twins improve decision-making through detailed analyses\, virtual inspections\, and predictive maintenance strategies\, ultimately contributing to energy conservation.\nOptimize Asset Performance and Energy Use: Learn how owners and operators can utilize digital twins to optimize asset performance\, reduce energy consumption\, and achieve long-term sustainability goals.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/enhancing-sustainability-and-energy-conservation-through-digital-twin-technology/
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T135500
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T134355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T161127Z
UID:10000099-1747141200-1747144500@nibs.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250428T120738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T180044Z
UID:10000057-1747641600-1747846800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Building Innovation 2025
DESCRIPTION:Building Innovation attendees come to explore challenges\, possibilities\, the latest tools\, groundbreaking strategies\, and more.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/building-innovation-2025/
CATEGORIES:May 19 - May 21: Building Innovation 2025
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250515T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T132247Z
UID:10000094-1748433600-1748437200@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. \nSpeakers\nJASON TEETAERT\nCO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT\, SMT RESEARCH\nJason Teetaert is co-founder and president of SMT Research\, a structure monitoring company based in Vancouver BC. Teetaert graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and has over 20 years experience in the construction industry; developing numerous turnkey solutions for building envelope monitoring with a strong focus on moisture. He holds patents in the areas of moisture detection\, and patents pending in roof monitoring and low powered hybrid wireless/wired networks. Teetaert leads the design of moisture detection systems in residential\, educational\, and institutional projects related to sustainable buildings and investigations. \nCAITLIN HAY\, AA MACS\nTECHNICAL ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, SMT RESEARCH\nCaitlin Hay is a dedicated Technical Engagement Manager at SMT – Structure Monitoring Technology\, a leading firm specializing in advanced solutions for leak detection and structural health monitoring for commercial\, research and mass timber buildings. At SMT\, Hay has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic communication and education initiatives that aid in the company’s commitment to innovation and quality assurance in construction. As a speaker\, Hay offers valuable insights into building roof leak detection through data-driven storytelling. \nHay has leveraged her expertise to enhance sensor and leak detection technology awareness on a global scale. Her work involves creating impactful communication strategies that support the industry goal of advancing infrastructure quality assurance\, resilience and sustainability. \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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250515T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T091732Z
UID:10000093-1748995200-1749340799@nibs.org
SUMMARY:AIA Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Connect with the AEC industry.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/aia-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Boston Convention Center\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T135500
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250602T064831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T151526Z
UID:10000096-1749128400-1749131700@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Bioclimatic Skin for Future Environment
DESCRIPTION:While building physics largely are based on Newtonian principles\, physics outside of the built environment have been moving toward quantum mechanics. \nThis presentation will start to see environmental factors through the lens of quantum mechanics. It also will include future bioclimatic elements and how the above may inform facade design. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nLearn how quantum mechanic thinking can impact architecture design\nUnderstand how future climates can impact our facades\nReveal the limitations in current facade testing\nLearn the bioclimatic factors that transfer from outdoors to indoors through the facade
URL:https://nibs.org/event/bioclimatic-skin-for-future-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTSTAMP:20260405T172004
CREATED:20250515T180935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T064318Z
UID:10000092-1749340800-1749599999@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Groundbreaking Women in Construction
DESCRIPTION:Groundbreaking Women in Construction is heading to San Diego from June 8-10\, 2025\, after a successful expansion to New York City! This is your chance to be part of the construction industryʼs most influential talent management conference—where leadership skills are sharpened\, connections are forged\, and inspiration is ignited.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/groundbreaking-women-in-construction/
LOCATION:Town and Country Resort\, 500 Hotel Cir N\, San Diego\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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