Oregon could experience a magnitude-8.7 or larger earthquake in the next 50 years.

This webinar will present key findings in a case study by the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council (MMC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences that estimates the benefits of a seismically resilient runway at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Using NIBS’ groundbreaking Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves research, MMC found that an upgraded resilient runway at PDX could:

• Save up to $50 for every $1 invested on mitigation
• Protect lives, speed the re-occupancy of homes and businesses, and reduce business interruption
• Be better able to resist large earthquakes on the Cascadia Subduction Zone
• Greatly improve the region’s response and recovery efforts

MMC published four editions of the Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves study between 2005 to 2019. It found that mitigation saves up to $13 per $1 invested (national average) across multiple kinds of disasters and a wide variety of approaches. These include adopting up-to-date building codes, exceeding codes, and retrofitting existing private- and public-sector buildings, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. The PDX case study extends Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves by shedding light on the fragility and the value of resilient air transportation.

Many buildings have sat empty for the better part of a year.

What are the possible health risks that people face with returning to these unoccupied spaces? Our panel of experts will discuss this and how they see the building industry recalibrating itself to adjust to a post-pandemic world.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the temporary shutdown or reduced operation of a building and reductions in normal water use can create hazards for returning occupants. These hazards include mold, Legionella (the cause of Legionnaires’ disease), and lead and copper contamination.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every industry, the way business will be conducted moving forward has fundamentally changed across the board. The building industry must consider transformational initiatives to thrive beyond this pandemic. Our mission now is not only building resilient buildings but a resilient industry as well. In this installment of the Resilience 2021 series, we will discuss:

• Health risks unoccupied buildings pose
• Proper water and plumbing protocols
• UV light decontamination
• Intelligent buildings and the utilization of AI

IFMA’s Facility Fusion is about exploring what’s possible – for our industry, our facilities and our careers. It’s about questioning what we thought was out of the question and fusing ideas from both within and outside of FM to find answers.

In a post-COVID world, anything is possible; but with the right tools, tactics and teamwork, we can anticipate change, navigate challenges, and adapt our roles and strategies for the reinvented workplace.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has national leadership responsibilities for managing risks involving critical infrastructure, key resources, and events. DHS has identified commercial facilities as key assets in the critical infrastructure/ key resource sector and encourages the widespread deployment of effective anti-terrorism technologies, services and capabilities. Building security programs are a technology that may receive designation under the SAFETY Act. To help commercial building owners and managers, the Science and Technology Directorate and the Office of SAFETY Act Implementation identified a set of best operational security practices for metropolitan commercial office buildings, referred to as Best Practices for Anti-Terrorism Security or BPATS.

On April 21, 2021 , we will be conducting a virtual training session on BPATS Based Assessment Process for Commercial Facilities from 10:00am–5:00pm EST.

The training will start with an overview of the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act and an introduction to the BPATS Assessment Process and Common Security Practices. Then the instructor will describe the online BPATS Assessment Tool in detail, provide training on how to use the tool, and lead a hands-on exercise with the students.

• Register for the course by sending an email to Terry Ryan (Lead Instructor) at BPATSTool@nibs.org.
• To participate in the training, please have a desktop/laptop computer capable of connecting to an internet browser. We recommend a device with a keyboard for data entry.
• It is recommended to join between 9:30am and 9:50am to allow ample time to set-up the BPATS Tool prior to the start of the class.
• Prior to the course, each participant must request a BPATS Assessor account. To request an account, please go to the BPATS Assessment Tool for Commercial Facilities account request page at https://bpatsassessmenttool.nibs.org/accntreq-a.php.

If you have any questions regarding the course or registration, you may contact Terry Ryan (Lead Instructor) at BPATSTool@nibs.org. For information about NIBS, please go to nibs.org. Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, building enclosures have received closer scrutiny, with everyone from consumers to building professionals to local and federal government, wanting to know more about their technologies and performance.

The BESTfest seminar brings together industry leaders and experts to discuss how the Building Enclosure Science & Technology field has changed since COVID-19 shook the world.

This four-hour virtual program is brought to you by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) , alongside the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) chapter networks.

Building enclosures are expected to be durable and provide a degree of environmental separation. They increasingly must focus on energy efficiency, daylighting, indoor air quality, fire safety, thermal comfort, and carbon footprint. Now, there’s a need to explicitly ensure these performance objectives are fully defined in the planning and design stage and efficiently executed through construction and operations.

As construction technology has become more complex and standards are more demanding, now is the time to hold a broader conversation on innovations in the field. Our panel will discuss changes in materials and methods that have resulted from the latest technology advancements. Please join us as we continue on the shared mission of BETEC and the BEC Chapters to transform the vision of building enclosure design into the built form.

The Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) is charged with encouraging optimum energy use of buildings through a better understanding of how overall, complex building components interact with each other and the environment.

BETEC members work together to share knowledge of existing and new technologies and practices, and to integrate technical programs on building safety, durability, resilience and occupant comfort with the thermal performance of building envelopes. The Building Enclosure Councils (BECs), a joint venture between the American Institute of Architects and NIBS under the aegis of BETEC, host some 4,000 members in 34 local chapters.

NOON – 1 PM BETEC BASICS

1. Welcome and Introductions (Steve Shanks)
2. Membership Update (Jennifer Hitzke)
3. BETEC Basics (Steve Shanks)
4. Committee/Project Touch Bases
   • AIA-BETEC Liaison Report (Cheryl Smith):
   • BEC-National (Will Babbington)
   • WBDG / BEDG (Dave Herron and Stephanie Stubbs):
   • Project Report: Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) Training Program (SS)
   • Toward BEST6
5. What Should BETEC Look Like Moving Forward? (Steve Shanks)
   Committees structures and champions: Codes and Standards? Education?
   Broadening our member base – Could BETEC Be the Building Enclosure World’s Mini-UN?
6. New Business
7. Next Steps

1 PM – 1:05 PM STRETCH BREAK

1:05 – 2:30 PM BECS BASICS

1. Welcome and Introductions (Will Babbington)

2. BEC Basics

3. Current structure (N-BECS working with the locals)

4. The BECs Report

5. New Business

6. Next Steps

Each Tuesday and Thursday in May

The IIBEC Spring Symposium is an eight-day educational program offering cutting-edge information regarding advanced technologies, design, construction, maintenance and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. The higher level of this event’s education stimulates forward thinking and desire for deeper dialogue with other industry professionals. Presenters offer relevant solutions by referencing real-world examples and specific case histories. All content will be available through July 4, 2021.

Join the planning community after a year like no other in the most immersive, energizing and empowering NPC yet! Share experiences, address challenges, and get ideas designed for today’s needs.

These last few months have been draining on all of us. NPC21 is a chance to prepare for the challenges having the biggest impact on the planning practice now and in the years ahead.

• Addressing a legacy of inequality
• COVID recovery and reinvention
• Emerging transportation and infrastructure
• Leveraging rapid technological changes
• Planning practice innovation
• Resilient planning in a changing climate

FEMA Region 5 presents the next webinar in the Strategic Partnerships Series. May is Building Safety Month, so we are bringing you two experienced professionals in the area of building codes research, building codes adoption and setting your sights on resilience. Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, PE, PhD, PMP, with the National Institute of Building Sciences, and Mr. Ryan M. Colker, J.D., CAE, will speak to what community decision makers should know about building codes and how to build supportive partnerships in the research, public and private sector.

IREC’s new Green Buildings Career Map is an interactive career map highlighting the breadth of rewarding career opportunities in building energy efficiency. The Green Buildings Career Map features 55 jobs in energy efficiency for buildings across four different industry sectors, as well as over 300 potential advancement routes—all developed with input from industry subject matter experts.

On Tuesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, join us for an educational webinar to hear directly from the creators of the map! IREC’s Joe Sarubbi and Mary Lawrence will explain in detail how to use all of the many features of the map, how the map can best suit your goals, and details on the exploding opportunities in the green buildings and energy efficiency industry.