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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 Transfers Evidence From Champlain Towers South to Miami-Dade Police Department

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NIST Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation

A collage of images related to the investigation of tornadoes and the development of new tornado building codes.

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

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Explainers

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Understanding Building Codes

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NIST Research Is Setting the Standard to Help Buildings Withstand Tornadoes

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

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My Journey From Designing Dams to Helping Structures Live Their Longest Lives

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