National Institute of Building Sciences Issues Statement on Maui Fire Crisis
In response to the devastating fires on Maui, Roark Redwood, Senior Vice President of Technical and Government Solutions with the National Institute of Building Sciences, has issued the following statement: […]
Protecting Against Natural Disasters: NIBS Unveils New Report on Mitigation
The Mitigation Saves 2019 Report addresses strengthening buildings for flood, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes (WASHINGTON, DC, April 20, 2020) – When it comes to reducing the impact of natural disasters, […]
July 7 BSSC Webinar on Wood Light-Frame Construction
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the fifth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
Composite Steel, Concrete Structures Focus of June BSSC Webinar
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the fourth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
April 21 BSSC Webinar Looks at Steel-Framed Buildings
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the third webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
March 17 BSSC Webinar to Address Precast Concrete
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the second webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
January 27 BSSC Seminar Will Look at Reinforced Concrete Structures
The first webinar in a new 2017 series hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) and sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]
BSSC Urges ICC Members to Support Seismic Safety When Voting on Code Changes
Asks Support for Earthquake-Focused Positions The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC), developer of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) publication NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for […]
September BSSC Webinar to Address Response Spectrum Analysis and Linear Response History Analysis
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures, as well as American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) ASCE/SEI 7-16, […]
August BSSC Webinar to Address Seismic Isolation Design
Seismic isolation is perhaps the most effective method available for protecting structures from earthquake damage. The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other […]
