Welcome to Building Innovation: Webinar Series!
Each year, the National Institute of Building Sciences hosts the Building Innovation conference, reaching hundreds of building professionals from across the country. As part of our mission to continue education from the conference, NIBS has launched this webinar series to allow built environment professionals the opportunity to virtually learn from subject matter experts on a variety of topics.
Our experts will cover what our Building Innovation attendees have come to expect: groundbreaking strategies, tools and trends, solutions to issues in the building industry, and workforce solutions.
Jul
31
2025
07/31/2025 02:00 PM
07/31/2025 02:55 PM
America/New_York
Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities
In 2023 and 2024 a two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities in a Changing Climate was held, co-sponsored by the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAV-EXWC) and the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of ASCE.
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In 2023 and 2024 a two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities in a Changing Climate was held, co-sponsored by the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAV-EXWC) and the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) of ASCE.
Jul
22
2025
07/22/2025 01:00 PM
07/22/2025 01:55 PM
America/New_York
Aligning Resilience Goals in the Built Environment: How Risk Management Processes & Standards Incentivize Resilience
Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards and the dire predictions of climate scientists, it is imperative to redouble efforts to mitigate climate change and adapt to reduce the catastrophic risks of a worsening climate and sea level rise.
Virtual EventJun
26
2025
06/26/2025 12:00 PM
06/26/2025 01:00 PM
America/New_York
Implementation of BIM/Digital Twins at MTA NY
This presentation will provide a case study on how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – NY (henceforth MTA) approaches and implements BIM and Digital Twins, including valuable insights, lessons learned, and best practices.
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This presentation will provide a case study on how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – NY (henceforth MTA) approaches and implements BIM and Digital Twins, including valuable insights, lessons learned, and best practices.
Jun
10
2025
06/10/2025 01:00 PM
06/10/2025 01:55 PM
America/New_York
Singularity Unveiled: Exploring the Future of Spatial Computing and Digital Twins
Dive into the transformative world of Singularity, where artificial intelligence, spatial computing, and digital twins converge to redefine how we design, interact with, and understand the built environment.
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Dive into the transformative world of Singularity, where artificial intelligence, spatial computing, and digital twins converge to redefine how we design, interact with, and understand the built environment.
May
13
2025
05/13/2025 01:00 PM
05/13/2025 01:55 PM
America/New_York
Optimizing Asset Definition and Structure for Enabling Digital Twins
This session will explore the importance of well-defined Asset Registries and precise Asset Definitions in the development and implementation of digital twins. It will introduce new concepts, methodologies, and standards for structuring and managing asset information to support the integration of enterprise systems.
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This session will explore the importance of well-defined Asset Registries and precise Asset Definitions in the development and implementation of digital twins. It will introduce new concepts, methodologies, and standards for structuring and managing asset information to support the integration of enterprise systems.
May
8
2025
05/08/2025 01:00 PM
05/08/2025 01:55 PM
America/New_York
Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers?
Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network.
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Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network.
Apr
24
2025
04/24/2025 12:00 PM
04/24/2025 12:55 PM
America/New_York
Cognitive Digital Twins: A Roadmap for Evolving Operations and Maintenance in the Age of AI
In this session, TwinKnowledge will discuss a new type of digital twin that has emerged with AI, cognitive digital twins (CDTs), and their implications for the AECO industry.
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In this session, TwinKnowledge will discuss a new type of digital twin that has emerged with AI, cognitive digital twins (CDTs), and their implications for the AECO industry.
Apr
21
2025
04/21/2025 04:00 PM
04/21/2025 05:00 PM
America/New_York
Home Hardening in the WUI: An Analysis of Recent Fire Testing
As an increasing number of homes are built in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), it is important to understand how residential construction performs when exposed to wildland fires.
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As an increasing number of homes are built in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), it is important to understand how residential construction performs when exposed to wildland fires.
Apr
9
2025
04/09/2025 01:00 PM
04/09/2025 01:55 PM
America/New_York
Using Urban Building Stock Digital Twins to Streamline Building Retrofit Planning for Urban Energy Efficiency and Resilience
Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with limited funding, data, resources, and time?
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Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with limited funding, data, resources, and time?
Mar
26
2025
03/26/2025 01:00 PM
03/26/2025 01:50 PM
America/New_York
Are Digital Twins Ready for Takeoff? Trends and Implementation Challenges in the AEC Industry
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.
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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.
Mar
13
2025
03/13/2025 01:00 PM
03/13/2025 01:50 PM
America/New_York
The Importance of Standardized Data for Your Digital Twin
Come see best practices for creating your own modeling standards and ensuring you are efficiently receiving valuable models. We will discuss examples of the right and wrong ways to define these standards and go over tips and best practices. Then, we will discover ways you can perform quick model compliance checking.
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Come see best practices for creating your own modeling standards and ensuring you are efficiently receiving valuable models. We will discuss examples of the right and wrong ways to define these standards and go over tips and best practices. Then, we will discover ways you can perform quick model compliance checking.
Mar
11
2025
03/11/2025 01:00 PM
03/11/2025 01:50 PM
America/New_York
Enhancing Sustainability and Energy Conservation Through Digital Twin Technology
In the evolving landscape of building management, transitioning from traditional systems of record to systems of insight has become crucial for sustained operational effectiveness and resilience.
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In the evolving landscape of building management, transitioning from traditional systems of record to systems of insight has become crucial for sustained operational effectiveness and resilience.
Jan
23
2025
01/23/2025 12:00 PM
01/23/2025 12:50 PM
America/New_York
Making Digital Twins useful via Mobile Robotics, AI, and Augmented Reality
As the pioneer of BIM-based Digital Twin development, we’ve worked with the leading facility owners and builders, and the biggest challenges were related to creating BIMs for existing facilities, ensuring that new construction delivers BIMs that are of the appropriate quality, and making the created Digital Twins useful considering existing workforce isn’t used to new workflows. The Session will present how to address these challenges using the new technologies and processes.
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As the pioneer of BIM-based Digital Twin development, we’ve worked with the leading facility owners and builders, and the biggest challenges were related to creating BIMs for existing facilities, ensuring that new construction delivers BIMs that are of the appropriate quality, and making the created Digital Twins useful considering existing workforce isn’t used to new workflows. The Session will present how to address these challenges using the new technologies and processes.
Dec
3
2024
12/03/2024 12:00 PM
12/03/2024 01:00 PM
America/New_York
Precast Protects Life: Healthy Buildings
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.
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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.
Oct
17
2024
10/17/2024 11:00 AM
10/17/2024 12:15 PM
America/New_York
The Intersection of Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Public awareness of the need to improve indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation, and air filtration in buildings greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Sep
4
2024
09/04/2024 01:00 PM
09/04/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Integrating BIM and Digital Twins: Unveiling a Position Paper for the 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 into the innovations and efficiencies that these technologies bring.
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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 into the innovations and efficiencies that these technologies bring.
Aug
1
2024
08/01/2024 01:00 PM
08/01/2024 02:30 PM
America/New_York
Construction and Fire Risk: An Insurance Perspective
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.
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Jul
31
2024
07/31/2024 02:00 PM
07/31/2024 03:00 PM
America/New_York
NASA’s POWER Project: Global Solar Insolation, Meteorological Parameter Data, and Web Services to Support Sustainable Building Design and Operations
The building industry is striving to adopt green solutions to make infrastructure more energy efficient to meet the 2050 net-zero climate goals.
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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.
Jul
9
2024
07/09/2024 01:00 PM
07/09/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Fostering Collaboration for Climate Adaptation and Decarbonization in the Built Environment
In a time characterized by rising climate extremes, this session underscores the significance of bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to effectively prepare for climate challenges.
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In a time characterized by rising climate extremes, this session underscores the significance of bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to effectively prepare for climate challenges.
Jun
20
2024
06/20/2024 11:00 AM
06/20/2024 12:00 PM
America/New_York
The Circular Economy – A Pathway to Net Zero
The built environment consumes 40% of all resources globally, generally following the take-make-waste linear economy.
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Jun
11
2024
06/11/2024 01:00 PM
06/11/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
U.S. Design Guidance for CLT Floor Systems with Residential and Office Occupancy Loads
Mass timber structural systems are gaining popularity in U.S. construction of multi-unit residential buildings and office buildings for a number of reasons.
Virtual EventJun
3
2024
06/03/2024 01:00 PM
06/03/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Digital Twinning in Practice: Insights, Potentials, and Challenges
Digital twins – detailed digital replicas of physical buildings – are recognized for enhancing design, management, and operational processes.
Virtual EventMar
26
2024
03/26/2024 01:00 PM
03/26/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Off-site Construction: Delivering Better Buildings
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.
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Jan
25
2024
01/25/2024 02:00 PM
01/25/2024 03:00 PM
America/New_York
The Intersection of AI and Building Sciences: A New Era of Intelligent Infrastructure
In this session, we will delve into the captivating world of AI applications in the building sciences, share the lessons learned by these pioneers, and present outcomes from a series of global webinars that the National Institute of Building Sciences, Asset Leadership Network, and American Institute of Architects have participated in.
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In this session, we will delve into the captivating world of AI applications in the building sciences, share the lessons learned by these pioneers, and present outcomes from a series of global webinars that the National Institute of Building Sciences, Asset Leadership Network, and American Institute of Architects have participated in.
Jan
16
2024
01/16/2024 01:00 PM
01/16/2024 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Unlocking the Metaverse: The Cyber-Physical Relationship
Emerging tech solutions like Metaverse, AI, Blockchain and Digital Twins are providing opportunities and challenges for the built environment.
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Emerging tech solutions like Metaverse, AI, Blockchain and Digital Twins are providing opportunities and challenges for the built environment.
Dec
12
2023
12/12/2023 02:00 PM
12/12/2023 03:00 PM
America/New_York
Innovations and Operations: Developments in Sustainable Precast Concrete
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.
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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.
Nov
28
2023
11/28/2023 01:00 PM
11/28/2023 02:00 PM
America/New_York
Cyber-Physical Impact Modeling Webinar
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 employees can minimize outside takeover of operational systems, risk to loss of life, personal injury, and harm to the environment.
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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 employees can minimize outside takeover of operational systems, risk to loss of life, personal injury, and harm to the environment.
Nov
9
2023
11/09/2023 12:00 PM
11/09/2023 01:00 PM
America/New_York
Accelerating Digital Transformation with the U.S. National BIM Program
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.
Virtual EventOct
3
2023
10/03/2023 12:00 PM
10/03/2023 01:00 PM
America/New_York
The Intersect of Resilience, Low-Embodied Carbon, and LCCA in Materials Selection
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 each client project.
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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 each client project.
