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NIBS initiated the U.S. National BIM Program to bring together stakeholders to achieve critical digital transformation throughout the entire lifecycle of designing, constructing, and operating the built environment. Learn more at usbimprogram.nibs.org/

The NIBS Annual Report highlights our work to improve the safety and performance of the nation’s buildings and enable innovation and responsible use of technology. View the report: https://lnkd.in/eSwWsr22 #builtenvironment #buildingsciences #ThisIsNIBS

NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources Project informs decision-making and development for sustainable building design and operations. Learn more and register for our July 31 webinar: https://lnkd.in/eMG5SVKX #buildingsciences #solar #buildingdesign #buildingoperations

The Future Leaders Award goes to an individual under age 35, whose talent is driving the industry into the future. In her nomination, we learned that Emi Lafountain, Sustainability Integration Manager with Turner Construction, is a relentless challenger of the status quo. NIBS Board Member Monika Serrano says Lafountain fearlessly pushes boundaries, advocating for sustainability and societal benefit, while demonstrating the business case for such initiatives. Congratulations to our 2024 Future Leaders Award recipient, Emi Lafountain! #BI2024

TechCrunch reports the amount of waste produced by the construction industry adds up to more than a third of the overall waste produced each year in the European Union. And it’s no better in the U.S., where the construction industry produces more than double the waste that households do each year. https://lnkd.in/d88b_Yjf #construction #digitaltwins

The Beyond Green™ High Performance Building & Community award recognizes the initiatives that shape and catalyze the high-performance building market. Watershed is an agent of change. It's the third building to meet Seattle’s rigorous Living Building Pilot program requirements, and its integrated design raises the bar for the next generation of office design in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Congratulations to our 2024 recipient of the Beyond Green™ High Performance Building & Community award - Watershed! #BI2024

The goal of the Mitigation Saves study is to help communities, building owners, and officials in the private finance, insurance, and real estate industries initiate a greater mitigation dialogue. Learn more: nibs.org/mitigationsaves #mitigation #readiness #disasters

It's our anniversary year! View the 50th anniversary report and video: nibs.org/50th-anniversary #ThisIsNIBS #buildingsciences #NIBS50

In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property. https://lnkd.in/eFiS_d8M #hurricane #hurricaneseason #resilience 

NIBS brings together representatives from throughout the building professions, regulatory agencies, and government. Our councils identify and resolve problems that stand in the way of safe and sustainable structures. Learn more: nibs.org/solutions #buildingsciences #builtenvironment