On April 5, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Tewksbury, New Jersey, producing ground shaking felt by an estimated 42 million people. Reported damage included two gas leaks, structural damage to three multifamily wood structures, and foundation damage, condemning a single-family residential building.

This panel will cover the unique characteristics of eastern U.S. seismic activity and cover how the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) works to mitigate seismic risks and promote community resilience.

Join nationally-recognized subject matter experts and chairs of NIBS’ resilience councils for a discussion on cutting-edge initiatives to advance climate solutions and their adoption in the built environment.

The panel will brief the audience on the importance of mitigation, explain how adopting model buildings codes and implementing beyond-code construction methods can save lives and reduce economic impact, lead discussion on the significance of investing and improving the aging and vulnerable lifeline infrastructure, and elaborate on how we can create a resilience economy.

In the last 15 years, BIM has proven its value in the AECO industry.

Models are commonly used as tools for service and as deliverables. Architects, engineers, construction managers and owners have developed skills, procedures, and expectations of how to work with models.

Nevertheless, we observe that in the relationship between owner, design team and contractors, models are exchanged, but not trusted. It is common practice that construction teams receive design models for information only, and authoritative information needs to be derived from drawings.

FEMA, HUD, DOE, HHS, and other federal agencies are engaged in the White House National Initiative to Advance Building Codes (NIABC), which encourages state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to adopt modern building codes.

Adopting the latest building and energy codes and standards addresses climate change impacts, reduces disaster risk, and enables communities to be more resilient to natural hazards regardless of social, economic, or other challenges.

The incorporation of Generative AI (GenAI) into building information management (BIM) processes and practices represents a significant opportunity for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) sector.

Building information modeling (BIM) is the process of creating a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building. To make the most of BIM, it is essential to adhere to specific Level of Development (LOD) standards.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operation, and Owner (AECOO) organizations worldwide, the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM), openBIM, and adherence to ISO19650 standards have become imperative for effective project management. This shift presents many challenges, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of these technologies and standards while simultaneously focusing on practical applications rather than overwhelming stakeholders with technical intricacies.

Join us for an engaging discussion with industry leaders exploring the crucial intersection of BIM and Digital Twins. This session will feature insights from key industry association experts, including Cindy Baldwin, representing buildingSMART US; Zahra Ghorbani, representing NIBS; Dan Feinberg, representing the Digital Twin Consortium; and Marc Goldman from buildingSMART International, NIBS, and the Digital Twin Consortium.

All market sectors, including concrete, are disclosing sustainability-related products or enterprise
information in response to market demand. This is mostly due to stakeholders wanting to make more
informed and responsible decisions when selecting building materials.

Propel your project success with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence — the defining 10 principles of design excellence. No matter your role as an architect, engineer, consultant, or owner, this presentation will examine how Framework principles apply across project lifecycle and advance progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment.