🎥 Watch the full case study video here: https://lnkd.in/efhynFBe. Discover the impact of the collaboration between IBTS and Huertas College Training Center, which has empowered more than 1,000 participants through workforce training. Funded by the CDBG-DR Program, this initiative has made great strides in building community resilience in Puerto Rico; our graduates are leaving well-prepared to rebuild our island and contribute to the local economy. Don't miss learning about this transformative change! 🙌 🎥 Mira el video completo del estudio de caso aquí: https://lnkd.in/efhynFBe Descubre el impacto de la colaboración entre IBTS y Huertas College Training Center, que ha empoderado a más de 1,000 participantes a través de capacitación laboral. Subvencionado por fondos del Programa CDBG-DR, este programa ha logrado grandes avances en el desarrollo de la resiliencia comunitaria en Puerto Rico; nuestros alumnos están saliendo preparados para reconstruir a nuestra isla y aportar a la economía local. ¡No te pierdas concocer de este cambio transformador! 🙌 #IBTS #CapacitaciónLaboral #ResilienciaComunitaria #CDBGDR U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development #CDBGDR #DisasterRecovery #trades #tradeschool #carpintery #drywall #projectmanagement #projectsupervision Agnes Crespo-Quintana Judelly Hernandez Morales
IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety
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Building resilient communities by reducing risk and providing quality assurance measures to improve quality of life.
About us
Building resilient communities by reducing risk, enhancing public safety and improving quality of life. We help balance social, economic and environmental priorities by assisting municipalities with efficient service delivery through public-non-profit partnerships and regional service agreements. Our services include: Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring. IBTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia with branch offices across the country. IBTS’s work is guided by a Board of Directors made up of government officials appointed by five of the most highly respected state and local governmental associations, including the Council of State Governments (CSG), International City/County Management Association (ICMA), National Association of Counties (NACo), National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), and National League of Cities (NLC). This account shares information about IBTS and all subsidiaries.
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- Ashburn, VA
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- 1999
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- Building and Community Development, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Municipal Services, Public/Nonprofit Partnerships, Quality Assurance Management, Education and Training on Building Codes, Energy and Sustainability, Resilliency, Compliance and Risk Monitoring, Market Research, Outreach, Solar Energy, Solar Quality Assurance, Building Codes, Building Inspections, Plan Reviews, and Permitting
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Exciting times at IBTS as we welcome Israel Hernandez and Gustavo Lectora to our Puerto Rico office as part of the Energy Services team! We're thrilled to have them on board, working alongside Agnes Crespo-Quintana, Director, Puerto Rico Region, and Rudy Saporite, Energy Services Program Manager, performing solar photovoltaic (PV) inspections related to our work in last-mile communities on the Island. #IBTS #SolarEnergy #PuertoRico #RenewableEnergy #Teamwork
Excited to welcome two new members to our team in Puerto Rico IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety. Welcome Israel Hernandez and Gustavo Lectora!! Agnes Crespo-Quintana
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Great news from DOE this week! We know from working with the City of De Soto, Kansas, on the development of the new Panasonic EV battery plant that investing in domestic manufacturing boosts local economies and strengthens communities while also advancing clean energy solutions nationwide. Looking forward to seeing the same impact in local communities across the US. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqUs8aB8 #CleanEnergy #EVBattery #RewableEnergy #evbattery
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🌟 ¡Estamos súper emocionados de compartir que IBTS ha recibido $250,000 para apoyar al Municipio de Ceiba y apoyar a tres organizaciones de base comunitaria! 🌟 🏗️ Con estos fondos, IBTS brindará apoyo en planificación, desarrollo económico, iniciativas sostenibles y de gobernanza. ¡Estamos listos para fortalecer a nuestra comunidad de Ceiba, trabajando juntos hacia un futuro resiliente y lleno de esperanza! 💪 🪙 Este financiamiento proviene de una inversión de $1 millón del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA, en inglés) para la Red de Socios Rurales (RPN, en inglés) a través de la Iniciativa de Desarrollo Comunitario Rural que apoya comunidades desatendidas con asistencia técnica y desarrollo. 👏 🌟 We are super excited to share that IBTS has received $250,000 to support the Municipality of Ceiba and in support of three community-based organizations! 🌟 With these funds, IBTS will provide support in planning, economic development, sustainability and governance initiatives. We are ready to strengthen our #Ceiba community, working together towards a resilient and hopeful future! 💪 This funding comes from a $1 million #investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (#USDA) to the #RuralPartnersNetwork (RPN) through the Rural Community Development Initiative that supports underserved communities with technical assistance and development. https://lnkd.in/gnEi-G4E #CommunityResilience #SustainableGrowth #fondosderesiliencia #puertorico
USDA Rural Development announces $1.3M allocation in Puerto Rico
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We are pleased to be a long-time partner with ATCS, PLC and excited to continue our work on resilience-focused solutions. #IBTS #Resiliece #CommunityPreparedness
SCOR2E Partner Spotlight: IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety IBTS enhances community resilience through deep expertise in risk reduction, public safety, and quality of life improvements. By leveraging public-non-profit partnerships and regional service agreements, IBTS provides essential services like building and community development, energy sustainability, and disaster recovery. Their integrated approach helps municipalities balance social, economic, and environmental priorities. Learn more about IBTS' impact on community resilience and their contributions to advancing the SCOR2E mission: https://lnkd.in/enU2BR_V #SCOR2E #EmergencyManagementServices #Resilience #DisasterRecovery #Response #Equity #CommunityPreparedness #PublicSafety
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🎉Join us in celebrating U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) 50th anniversary of the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards! IBTS is proud to be a long-standing partner with HUD, ensuring quality assurance for the Manufactured Housing Program. We are excited to see the most significant update to the HUD Code in over 30 years, driving innovation and improving housing standards across the nation. 🏠 “Manufactured homes are an affordable housing option for Americans across the country,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “This update of the HUD Code is long overdue and will help increase production while also ensuring modern designs to suit the needs of families.” Learn more: https://loom.ly/KGTsZB0 #AffordableHousing #HUD #ManufacturedHomes #HousingUpdates
HUD Updates Regulations to Lower Housing Costs and Build Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes
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🎉 Join us in congratulating James Turner on his new role as Director of Federal Programs at IBTS! With over 20 years at IBTS, James has played a pivotal role in managing federal contracts, including leading our monitoring and inspection team for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Manufactured Housing Program. His leadership, strategic vision, and dedication to excellence are key to driving our success in federal initiatives and strengthening key partnerships. We’re excited to see his continued impact in this new role! 👏 #Leadership #Promotion #IBTS #FederalPrograms #HUD
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This week's National Clean Energy Week conference hosted by the Puerto Rico Energy Forum / Foro de Energía de Puerto Rico was an excellent opportunity to network with other industry leaders dedicated to helping Puerto Rico meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050! Pictured, IBTS' Agnes Crespo-Quintana (L) and Lisa Mariel Escobales, Ph.D. (R), with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Marisol Bonnet (center). #NCEW24 #EnergyForum #IBTS
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ICYMI! IBTS' Patrick Howell, Program Manager for Community Resilience, alongside Brandon Branham, ICMA-CM, CPM, and Annie Bui, MBA led a great session on integrating AI strategies and real-world applications for local governments at #ICMA2024. Thank you ICMA - International City/County Management Association for the opportunity to continue this important conversation with local government leaders! #ArticialIntelligence #IBTS #LocalGovernment
We’re off to a good start at the ICMA - International City/County Management Association Annual Conference! Our learning session on Artificial Intelligence drew a crowd of more than 120 attendees on an early Sunday morning! We explored frameworks for creating enterprise-level AI strategies, peered into innovative real-world applications (shout-out to Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners), and shared practical tools and insights for AI adoption. Special thanks to our experts Annie Bui, MBA and Brandon Branham, ICMA-CM, CPM for sharing their knowledge. Stay tuned for a my next ICMA conference session on “Building Climate Action and Disaster Resilience Plans” on Tuesday, Sept. 24! IBTS - Institute for Building Technology and Safety
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Headed to ICMA - International City/County Management Association's Annual Conference and Expo? Join IBTS’ Patrick Howell and Matt Vaughn-Zyjewski, MPA, along with Daniela Garcia, as they share practical tools and methods to help you assess your community’s vulnerabilities and explore opportunities to strengthen resilience, recovery, and adaptability in an ever-changing world. #ICMA2024 #ClimateAction #DisasterPlanning #IBTS Adams County Government, CO