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Introduction to 2024 Edition of the IRC/IBC Seismic Design Category Maps and FEMA’s Building Code Strategy Implementation to Advance National Building Code Adoption

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Virtual Event Join us for an inside look into the 2024 editions of the Seismic Design Category (SDC) Maps for the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC). The SDC maps were developed under FEMA's responsibilities within the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and have been adopted by the 2024 IRC and […]

NASA’s POWER Project: Global Solar Insolation, Meteorological Parameter Data, and Web Services to Support Sustainable Building Design and Operations

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The building industry is striving to adopt green solutions to make infrastructure more energy efficient to meet the 2050 net-zero climate goals. Planning requires reliable environmental datasets that are crucial in designing, building, and maintaining the global built environment, as well as other energy-related processes and investments. NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) Project […]

Event Series Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective

Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective

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Buildings are built using a variety of construction types, methods, and materials. There are many risks to property and occupants, including fire, water, intrusion, extreme weather, and other natural disasters. Developers and owners of multifamily buildings must insure these buildings during construction and occupancy over the building lifetime against these risks. Fire, however, continues to […]

Event Series Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective

Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective

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Buildings are built using a variety of construction types, methods, and materials. There are many risks to property and occupants, including fire, water, intrusion, extreme weather, and other natural disasters. Developers and owners of multifamily buildings must insure these buildings during construction and occupancy over the building lifetime against these risks. Fire, however, continues to […]

Event Series Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry

Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry

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Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the integration of BIM and Digital Twin technologies in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. This session, based on a newly released position paper developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and written by leading AEC practitioners, educators, consultants, and technology leaders, will dive […]

Event Series Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry

Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the AECO Industry

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Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the integration of BIM and Digital Twin technologies in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. This session, based on a newly released position paper developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and written by leading AEC practitioners, educators, consultants, and technology leaders, will dive […]

The Intersection of Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency

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Public awareness of the need to improve indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation, and air filtration in buildings greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Post-pandemic, several things have taken place: The Biden Administration announced the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge in 2022, held a White House Summit on Sustainable K-12 School Buildings and Grounds, and released […]

Precast Protects Life: Healthy Buildings

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Precast, prestressed concrete is a durable material well known for its strength, resilience, and ability to protect the lives, livelihoods, and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces where occupants can live and work. This presentation will discuss how precast concrete can be used to create […]

Calculating Moisture Risk in Roofs

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The prevention of moisture accumulation in roof decks is a tale as old as roofs. Designers have traditionally used dew point analysis or the Glaser method to determine steady-state moisture risk in roof assemblies of buildings around the globe. However, building systems have become more complicated, and highly technical analysis software has become easier to […]

Are Digital Twins Ready for Takeoff? Trends and Implementation Challenges in the AEC Industry

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Digital twins have emerged as a popular term in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, often hailed as a transformative innovation. While some early adopters have embraced digital twins and invested in research and development, many facility owners are skeptical due to lack of standardized guidelines that can lead to challenges in implementation. For […]

Hindsight 20/20 – 20 Years of Leak Detection

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As architects and planners seek to maximize the use of all available space, the next generation of low-slope roofs are not only waterproof coverings, but platforms for assets such as solar panels, green roofs, water storage, and amenity spaces. With so much value tied up in our roofs, their resilience is more important than ever. […]

The Future of Work: Leveraging Technology for Business Growth

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It’s no secret that there’s room for improvement when it comes to women in leadership positions across the country. According to a piece by Forbes, women represented 58.4% of the U.S. workforce as of September 2022, but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. What’s more, Forbes reported companies with women executives are 30% more likely […]

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