Resilience 2021: The Pandemic’s Impact on Technology in the Built Environment

The COVID-19 crisis presented architecture, engineering and construction companies, and code departments with an enormous challenge: transitioning an industry long reliant on personal relationships and in-person connections to a remote, […]
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 […]
How to Tackle Home Restoration Projects That Result From Storm Damage

Hurricanes are ramping up and tornado season is right around the corner, and if you live in an area that is prone to storm damage, you’re likely no stranger to home restoration. […]
How to Tackle Home Restoration Projects That Result From Storm Damage

Hurricanes are ramping up and tornado season is right around the corner, and if you live in an area that is prone to storm damage, you’re likely no stranger to home restoration. […]
Resilience 2021: What You Can Do to Manage Increased Flood Events

Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. According to testimony from Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Michael Grimm, flood damage cost approximately $17 billion each […]
NIBS Opens Call for Speakers for Building Innovation 2021

The September virtual conference features three tracks: Resilience, Technology and Workplace (WASHINGTON, DC, May 19, 2021) – The National Institute of Building Sciences is reaching out to thought leaders and […]
Resilience 2021: What You Can Do to Manage Increased Flood Events

Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters. According to testimony from Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Michael Grimm, flood damage cost approximately $17 billion each […]
NIBS CEO Statement on Assisting Congress to Solve Nation’s Infrastructure Challenges

The National Institute of Building Sciences stands ready to offer expertise on the science, best practices and technology to build and rebuild efficiently and sustainably (WASHINGTON, DC, April 26, 2021) […]
Resilience 2021: How to Stay Safe as Lockdowns Lift and Buildings Reopen

Because of COVID-19, many buildings have sat empty for the better part of a year, and there are possible health risks tied to the return of these unoccupied spaces. On […]
Resilience 2021: How to Stay Safe as Lockdowns Lift and Buildings Reopen

Because of COVID-19, many buildings have sat empty for the better part of a year, and there are possible health risks tied to the return of these unoccupied spaces. On […]