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Buildings & Construction

Building codes & standards

NIST’s support for codes and standards development helps ensure that buildings and roads are safe and reliable.

News and Updates

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NIST Submits Annual Report to Congress Summarizing FY 2025 Progress on National Construction Safety Team Investigations

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NIST’s Glenn Bell Is Awarded Institution of Structural Engineers Gold Medal

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Champlain Towers South Investigation Nears Completion of Technical Work

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Explainers

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Understanding Building Codes

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The Highs and Lows of Studying the Aftermath of One of Turkey’s Deadliest Earthquakes

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From the Space Shuttle to Structural Engineering, NIST’s Tuskegee Airmen Left a Lasting Legacy in Service and Science

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

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