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Buildings & Construction

NIST develops safety standards for construction and studies ways to better protect buildings from hazards like earthquakes and windstorms.

Explainers and Features

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Understanding Building Codes

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The Joplin Tornado: A Calamity and a Boon to Resilience, 10 Years On

NIST Buildings & Construction Publications

News

Jazalyn Dukes poses in front of a display that reads "Engineering a Safer World."

How My Childhood Fascination With Bridges Helped Me Build a Career Protecting People and Buildings From Natural Disasters

NIST research engineer Jazalyn Dukes talks about what inspired her career and gives some advice to girls considering a career in structural and civil engineering.

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NIST Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation

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Tornadoes Are Deadly. These New Building Codes Will Save Lives.

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NIST Researchers Identify a Cheaper, More Convenient Method to Detect Asbestos

NIST Buildings & Construction Events