Active Shooter: A Role For Protective Design

Apr

2021

Protective design can reduce the risk of an active shooter incident and, if one occurs, can mitigate or reduce the number of potential victims.

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Archives & Record Storage

Apr

2021

Archives and Record Storage buildings are facilities that provide a proper environment for the purpose of storing records and materials that require permanent protection for historic and lifetime storage, upkeep, and preservation.

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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

Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) - Complete Set 05-01-2021
VA 01 00 00 General Requirements 05-01-2021
Plumbing 11-01-2014
PP Package - Initial Outfitting Schedule 05-07-2021

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

Best Practices for Anti-Terrorism Security (BPATS) Based Assessment Process for Commercial Facilities Course 05-12-2021
DIY: Maximizing Facility Assessments in Air Systems 05-13-2021
CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition 05-15-2021
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 05-17-2021

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.