Recognizing the Exceptional Service of NIBS Members
Each year, the National Institute of Building Sciences recognizes an outstanding individual or organizational member who has made a substantial contribution in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of […]
National Wildland Firefighter Day Enters Second Year
In 2022, the U.S. experienced 66,255 wildfires, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The firefighters and support personnel who work to fight these fires are rarely recognized. For […]
Disaster Resilience is a Trillion-dollar Challenge. Here’s What FEMA Can Do to Help
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported the US surpassed $1 trillion in losses and 5,000 deaths from 122 separate billion-dollar disasters over the past seven years. These eyewatering losses […]
Happy Holidays from Team NIBS!
We want to take this moment to thank you for following and supporting the National Institute of Building Sciences. The greater built environment is critical to our work to ensure […]
CFIRE and Partners Kick Off Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council (MMC) Committee on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE) held its Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 kickoff meeting with project partners this month. Nearly two dozen industry […]
NIBS Vice President of Engineering Jiqiu Yuan Appointed to FEMA National Advisory Council
Dr. Yuan’s three-year term begins December 1 (WASHINGTON, DC, October 27, 2022) – The National Institute of Building Sciences‘ Vice President of Engineering Dr. Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, P.E., PMP, has been […]
NIBS Joins with Fannie Mae to Develop Roadmap on Mitigation Investment
The Resilience Incentivization Roadmap will be complete by summer 2023 (WASHINGTON, DC, May 11, 2022) – Stemming from extensive mitigation research, the National Institute of Building Sciences is working with Fannie Mae […]
Webinar: Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering
Designing a structure to resist earthquakes requires several considerations. The loading is more severe, the permissible response will usually include damage to the structure, as well as the systems and […]
Supporting the Built Environment Workforce on the Nation’s Existing Buildings
With more than 5.6 million commercial buildings and 118 million housing units in the United States, existing buildings are a key asset to the nation. But as the needs of […]
Resilience 2021: What’s in Store for 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season?
Will this year’s hurricane season be a record breaker? Meteorologists from Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science anticipate a highly active season, predicting 17 named storms and eight hurricanes—four […]
