Building Innovation 2024 sessions will cover resilience, technology, and building performance and sustainability. Join us at the Capital Hilton in DC and register today! nibs.org/blog/building-… #BI2024

The Future of Design and Construction explores emerging tech and #DigitalTransformation to build smart and healthy cities. Johnny Fortune will present A Standardized Approach to Smart Cities: Lessons from the Built Environment. Learn more: buildingtransformations.org/events/smartci…

Building Innovation is just a few weeks away! Don't miss your chance to earn continuing ed credits. View the schedule and register now: nibs.org/news/national-… #BI2024 #education #Buildings #builtenvironment

USGBC is proud to announce the 2024 cohort for the #LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program. 👏 bit.ly/3wd2bcN

DID YOU KNOW: The USACE Civil Works’ Hydropower program is the nation’s largest producer of clean, renewable energy with annual hydropower generation from 75 plants producing 75-billion kilowatt hours, approximately 25% of the nation’s total hydropower output.

In 2017, IBHS deployed the first full fleet of hail impact disdrometers in the field to measure the kinetic energy of hailstones and their impacts. This data helps IBHS develop new protocols to provide better predictions of real-world #hail damage.

NIBS applauds Department of Housing and Urban Development's rule to protect communities from flooding and rising insurance costs. Read the press release: hud.gov/press/press_re… #flooding #mitigation #Resilience

You all came through with this year's awards nominees and made the decisions tough. It’s a good problem to have. Read more about the built environment awards at Building Innovation: nibs.org/blog/building-… #BI2024 #buildingsciences #leadership

We’re swimming in gratitude for recently being honored by several organizations with awards. Read about it on the NIBS blog: nibs.org/blog/nibs-rece… #buildingsciences

When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight and wear hats and plenty of sunscreen. weather.gov/heatsafety #NIHHIS #HeatSafety

Congratulations to the 2023 Federal Energy and Water Management Award (FEWMA) winners! 🏆

Learn about the #federal employees who implemented net-zero projects that advance America’s progress toward energy independence, resilience, and security: energy.gov/femp/federal-e…

Federal disaster assistance is available for the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a winter storm from Jan. 8-16, 2024. Public assistance funding is available to the state, tribal, & eligible local governments.

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NIBS is the administrating organization of the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day! The celebration takes place Nov 14, and the theme is a Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for the Changing Climate. View the press release: nibs.org/news/national-… #Standards

Building Innovation is a few weeks away! Join us, as we explore industry challenges, the latest tools, and groundbreaking strategies. View the schedule and register today! buildinginnovation.org #BI2024 #builtenvironment #Sustainability #resilience #buildingtechnology

EPA is working to prevent plastic pollution by identifying actions that governments, businesses, industry, and nonprofits in the U.S. can take to be part of the solution. ♻️

Learn more. ⬇️
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It's essential to have a solid understanding of acoustical terms and the principles of sound transmission when #designing wall partitions that meet project goals.

Join us on April 30 at 2:00 PM EDT for this free #webinar with @nationalgypsum

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We are seeking feedback on the draft National Resilience Guidance, which highlights the interdependence required to build resilience including climate, ecosystem, social, economic, and infrastructure.

To review the draft and provide comments, visit: fema.gov/emergency-mana…

Happy #nationavolunteermonth ! #volunteers

NIBS' Johnny Fortune will present at the 2024 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo next month! Learn more about this event that brings together uniformed engineers, gov civilians, industry leaders, young professionals, and innovators: samejetc.org #Engineering

🌟 Dive into the future of building at the Building Innovation 2024 Conference, May 22-24 in DC! Explore the latest in resilience, tech, and sustainable building. 🏗️🌍 #BuildingInnovation2024 🔗 Conference schedule now available - t.ly/9oM37 - National Institute of Building Sciences