Evaluating And Selecting Green Products

Dec

2022

In many construction projects, building materials are evaluated and selected based on performance, aesthetics, and cost. With "green" or environmentally preferable products, these selection parameters are expanded to include both health and environmental impacts. Fortunately, an expanding number of resources and tools are available to streamline the evaluation process and assist project teams in making appropriate, informed selections.

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Landing Zone Design

Nov

2022

Landing Zones (LZ) for C-130 and C-17 are special use airfields used for aircrew training and contingency operations. These airfields can include a runway, taxiways, aprons, and other operation surfaces. The main considerations of landing zone design are existing site conditions, aircraft type, mission requirements, and length of operations.

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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

UFC 3-120-01 Design: Sign Standards, with Change 4 03-01-2014
Division 23 - HVAC and Steam 02-01-2023
VHA - Surgical / Endovascular Services (286) 02-01-2023
Surgical and Endovascular Services (with Appendix) 04-01-2016

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show 03-02-2023
National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo 03-21-2023
2023 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 04-11-2023
AEI 2023 CONFERENCE 04-12-2023

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.