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: For Every $1 Spent on a Resilient Runway at PDX, Oregon Will Save $50.
In light of a White House Administration focused on improving infrastructure, Portland has taken on its own analysis to review the value of mitigation investment. A National Institute of Building Sciences […]
Resilience 2021: Tornado Season is on the Horizon. Are You Prepared?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports there were more than 1,200 tornadoes in 2020, leading to the highest tornado death rate in almost a decade. Last year, a deadly […]
Resilience 2021: Tornado Season is on the Horizon. Are You Prepared?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports there were more than 1,200 tornadoes in 2020, leading to the highest tornado death rate in almost a decade. Last year, a deadly […]
Unveiling Resilience 2021: A New Built Environment Webinar Series by NIBS
Monthly webinars will focus on post-COVID-19 environments, disaster preparedness and social equity (WASHINGTON, DC, March 16, 2021) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has launched a monthly webinar series around the […]
Resilience 2021: The Hidden Costs of Environmental Savings from Remote Work
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently hosted a webinar to discuss the costs of the remote work world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of thought […]
Resilience 2021: The Hidden Costs of Environmental Savings from Remote Work
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently hosted a webinar to discuss the costs of the remote work world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of thought […]
3 Ways Construction Will Be Different in a Post-Pandemic World
2020 has had a massive impact on a range of industries. Construction hasn’t been spared. Supply chains have slowed down, projects have been delayed, and many businesses have struggled as […]
NIBS Supports Bipartisan House Bill to Protect Communities from Future Flood Disasters
The Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act would direct federal agencies to plan for future risks (WASHINGTON, DC, October 2, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences applauds the introduction of […]
Building Innovation 2020 Resilience Sessions to Cover Zero Energy, Housing Affordability
The annual meeting of the National Institute of Building Sciences takes place August 18-19 (WASHINGTON, DC, July 20, 2020) – Resilience is a national issue. Natural disasters like wildfires and […]