Women in the built environment are daring the rest of us to confront stereotypes that lead to harmful hiring practices and personnel policies that reinforce barriers of the past and continue to hold women back. These groundbreakers defy the odds in the male-dominated industries that support the built environment, and they must be aligned to […]
The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an accepted approach to gather all the costs associated with ownership of a facility over its life. The inputs to TCO are drawn from several sources and require transparency and collaboration. However, as several of these inputs are forecasts, the resultant TCO is affected by the accuracy of […]
Priorities in material selection have changed. From global environmental objectives to specific federal policy changes, the way we go about material selection and justifications must check several boxes. This presentation will outline how climate resilience, low-embodied carbon materials objectives, and LCCA intersect while also providing separate important data points in the evaluation of materials for […]
The U.S. built environment has yet to realize the full benefits of digital transformation. NIBS is leading the development and dissemination of next-gen practice standards and processes for the built environment. The U.S. National BIM Program will provide a step-change in capacity, creating a platform and community to support the next phase of digital innovation. […]
The risk profile of current and emerging cyber threats to commercial and institutional building sites cannot be overstated. Sites include and may not be limited to critical utilities such as electric, water and waste management, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, airports, stadiums, office buildings, prisons, and courts. Protecting these sites from bad actions or errors from […]
Precast concrete is a durable and resilient material that provides many benefits to efficient, sustainable structures in the long term. While precast concrete has an upfront CO2 impact, the industry is working to reduce GHG emissions and increase the efficiency of its products. This presentation will discuss technical innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of […]
NIBS NEHRP AND NWIRP CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP) National Institute of Building Sciences in cooperation with the United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Nearly half of all Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently […]
There is no shortage of excuses not to build differently, but the current challenges we face as a building industry and society are becoming too tenuous to continue the status quo. From workforce availability and jobsite safety to housing affordability and availability, building quality and sustainability – we need solutions. With national housing costs rising […]
National Press Club, Room: The Fourth Estate From the flow of electricity to the pulse of communication, from the arteries of transportation to the veins of water supply, these essential systems quietly weave together the fabric of our society. Often taken for granted in their seamless operation, it's only during moments of disruption that we […]
Digital twins – detailed digital replicas of physical buildings – are recognized for enhancing design, management, and operational processes. This session will present the fundamentals of digital twin technology, its integration with building information modeling (BIM), and the creation of interactive, real-time building models. It will highlight the technology’s role in optimizing various stages of […]
Mass timber structural systems are gaining popularity in U.S. construction of multi-unit residential buildings and office buildings for a number of reasons. Mass timber is well suited for prefabrication and reduced construction schedules, has low embodied carbon, can be exposed aesthetically, and can be built taller than traditional light-framed wood construction. Because modern uses for […]
Emerging tech solutions like Metaverse, AI, Blockchain and Digital Twins are providing opportunities and challenges for the built environment. Join the author of “Unlocking the Metaverse: A Strategic Guide for the Future of the Built Environment”, published by John Wiley & Sons, for an exploration of real-world solutions and projects that are challenging our industry […]
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