As the most commonly used human-made resource on the planet, cement and concrete production accounts for approximately 6% of the world's CO2 emissions.1 With demand rising and the global construction industry projected to reach $16 trillion USD by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality will require intentional actions from policymakers and industry… more
Nearly half of Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets.
The work of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) helps mitigate risk to these buildings and our communities.
Separately, windstorms are responsible for 60% of… more
Architecture and engineering firms face the daunting task of creating enduring structures amidst uncertain future climate conditions. Planning for the coming decades necessitates integrating climate science as a pivotal component of their decision-making process.
Global warming scenarios vary widely, from severe impacts due to high greenhouse gas… more
It’s been a busy and celebratory last several months at NIBS HQ.
2024 marks our 50th anniversary as an organization created by Congress.
But on top of that, we’re swimming in gratitude for recently being honored by several organizations with several awards.
These include:
Silver Anthem Award for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign… more
The Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference is just a month away – March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol!
Room discounts for our hotel block conclude Friday, February 23.
The BEST6 theme is "The Next Generation of Building Technology," focusing on the impact of climate change on building enclosures, new… more