Evaluating And Selecting Green Products

Mar

2023

This resource page provides an overview of the most widely recognized green building product standards and building rating and certification programs currently in use. It emphasizes how they vary and some of the issues to consider when selecting them.

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The BioPreferred Program and the Use of Biobased Products

Mar

2023

This resource page serves as a guide on how to navigate biobased product procurement requirements and how the BioPreferred Program can assist with maximizing biobased product procurement.

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WBDG

COVID-19 & HEALTHY BUILDINGS PORTAL

Inside the Building Industry's Supply Chain Setback 04-08-21
What Makes Building Ventilation Good Enough to Withstand a Pandemic? 01-11-21
Modular Construction Meets Changing Needs in the Pandemic 12-15-20
Report: Pandemic has accelerated contech adoption 12-09-20

FEDERAL FACILITY
CRITERIA UPDATES

Standard Template 03-01-2023
Air National Guard Mission Grouped Aircraft Hangar Sizes 03-15-2023
USACE ECB 2021-5 (Revision 1) Interpretation of UFC 1-200-01, Delegation of Building Official/Authority Having Jurisdiction (BO/AHJ) Responsibilities, and Waiver/Exemption/Equivalency Approvals -- Category: Directive and Policy 04-20-2021
UFC 3-230-13 Industrial Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance 03-01-2023

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

2023 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 04-11-2023
AEI 2023 CONFERENCE 04-12-2023
Waste Expo 2023 05-01-2023
SEPA's 2023 Utility Conference 05-15-2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences developed the WBDG-Whole Building Design Guide to foster communication and knowledge-sharing among federal, industry and academic partners to advance high-performing facilities.