Reports
The Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2019 Report represents the most exhaustive benefit-cost analysis of natural hazard mitigation,…
From 2000 to 2005, the MMC, commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), conducted a Congressionally mandated…
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures is a…
As part of its efforts to regularly update the NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures, the…
A collaborative approach removes silos and incentivizes investors, owners, lenders, insurers, developers and local governments to work…
The National Mitigation Resource Portal (NMRP) aims to enhance community resilience by convening and streamlining mitigation efforts…
The process of commissioning the enclosure follows a similar process as other building systems. However, commissioning the enclosure…
Ryan E. Smith
Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Utah
Chair, National Institute of Building Sciences, O-site…
Solid timber construction (STC) refers to different types of massive wood planar or frame elements used for walls, floors, roofs,…
A strategic report that presents the key knowledge gaps and research needs to overcome the barriers and challenges to offsite…
