The quality and resilience of the built environment are fundamental to the health and sustainability of societies worldwide. With rapid urbanization expected to push the proportion of people in cities…
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Building for Resilience: Insights from a Global Codes Assessment
A new report from the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) assesses the state of building regulations in 22 nations, offering a roadmap for creating safer, greener and more inclusive communities.
NIBS 2025 Moving Forward Report: Retrofitting for Resilience is a Shared, High-Return Investment
A new report from the National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council urges a united approach to protect communities from the escalating threat of environmental hazards.
On June 2, 2025, The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council released a new report which presents a data-driven case for proactively retrofitting buildings and infrastructure within the…
International Code Council and ASHRAE Announce Second Public Review Period for Proposed Emissions Quantification Standard
The goal of the standard is to provide a unified platform that enables building industry professionals, government agencies and the finance and investment sectors to measure, report and act on GHG emissions in a clear and coordinated manner.
The International Code Council and The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have recently announced the opening of a second public review period for proposed Standard…
