Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of Katrina
George Guszcza, D.Eng., CPEM, CCMPresident and CEO, National Institute of Building Sciences My first visit to New Orleans was four years after Hurricane Katrina and 3 years after I left […]
An Engineer’s Perspective: Shaping Resilient Systems Through Policy and Practice
Early in my career as an entry-level transportation engineer in Florida, I worked on restoring a roadway devastated by then Tropical Storm Sandy. Witnessing firsthand how such a disaster disrupted […]
NIBS Leads Way with New National Lifelines Organization
Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrived and leveled parts of the south, increasing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and rising seas have made difficult the task of planning for the Atlantic Hurricane […]
NIBS Receives ASAE Silver Award for Earthquakes Briefing
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently was honored with a Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives for its National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program […]
The Return of BEST
After a six-year hiatus, NIBS brought back the in-person Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference on March 19-20. Building enclosure experts and BEST6 attendees didn’t miss a beat. The conference took place […]
Earthquake and Wind Storm Programs: Saving Lives and Livelihoods
Nearly half of Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets. The work of the National Earthquake […]
NIBS to Brief Legislators on Earthquake and Wind Damage Risk
Congressional briefing with industry partners on March 7 will cover resilience requirements to protect the nation from major disasters (WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 2024) – To protect American lives and […]
Future-Proofing Our Built Environment
Architecture and engineering firms face the daunting task of creating enduring structures amidst uncertain future climate conditions. Planning for the coming decades necessitates integrating climate science as a pivotal component […]
Building Innovation Podcast: Meet Our 2023 Built Environment Award Recipients
Every year, NIBS recognizes built environment professionals – thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators – folks who are getting things done and their work and projects support the industry in big […]
Housing Affordability: A Problem Multiple Decades in the Making
By Christine Cube The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held a three-part public hearing, bringing together veteran building industry experts to discuss the state of housing affordability. There’s ample motivation […]
