Sustainable Design Objective

Aug

2021

This series of updated pages focus on design to reduce depletion of resources like energy, water, land, and raw materials; prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and create built environments that are livable, comfortable, safe, and productive.

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Joint Sealants

Jul

2021

This in-depth page developed by the Adhesive Sealant Council provides design and selection considerations and leads the reader to existing standards that provide the comprehensive information and performance criteria for joint sealants.

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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

USACE ECB 2018-4 Inclusion of GS-0807, Landscape Architect, on Announcements for Interdisciplinary and Multi-discipline Positions and Developmental Assignments -- Category: For Information 10-08-2021
USACE ECB 2021-13 Design and Construction of 3D Printed (Additive Construction) Concrete Structures -- Category: Policy and Guidance 09-30-2021
CONUS - Kirtland AFB IFS 08-17-2021
UFC 3-601-02 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 10-07-2021

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

International Facility Management Association-World Workplace 10-26-2021
NBI Getting to Zero Forum 10-27-2021
Design-Build Conference and Expo 11-01-2021
Best Practices for Anti-Terrorism Security (BPATS) 11-10-2021

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.