Services Services in the Public Good
As a non-profit organization, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, with guidance from the five national associations that are represented on its Board of Directors, supports initiatives that provide public services in the areas of:
- Advancement of Building Safety
- Advancement of Affordable Housing
- Research and Education
IBTS' contribution to these areas may take the form of educational forums, development of guidebooks, videos or other educational materials. Projects may also include research, development of standards or software to support affordable housing or building safety. IBTS also works towards increasing better understanding of issues and implementation of better programs among local, state and federal government.
The following represent the first-hand or reported experiences of building departments from around the United States. These practices worked for these departments, and may lead to more efficient operation of any other building department.
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for BOAL Conference, February 2008 presentation.
Accessibility
IBTS delivers objective research & reports and are experienced in interaction with all accessibility stakeholders...Building Department Services
IBTS offers a highly qualified workforce and broad capabilities to support your Building Department needs....Building Design Review and Plan/Peer Review
IBTS is a group of building industry professionals that has been providing construction plan review for over 30 years....Community Development
IBTS has the team of experienced professionals necessary to support problem-free and cost-efficient development...Compliance Risk Monitoring
IBTS balances an appropriate analysis and action with the projected impact of occurrence or recurrence for an agency...Construction Management
IBTS provides Pre-Design Phase, Design Phase, Bid Award Phase, Construction Phase and Post Construction Services....Disaster Management
IBTS measures success by speed, effectiveness, and efficiency helping disaster victims and their communities...Education and Training
IBTS helps professionals around the country to prevent recurring safety hazards and to improve uniformity of practice...Energy and Sustainability
IBTS enables the implementation of sound, cost-effective energy management and investment practices...Facilities Program Management
IBTS has expertise Facilities Program Management work with Federal, state, and local governments....Flood Plain Management
IBTS provides a turnkey management solution to jurisdictions that are members of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)....Housing Authority Inspections and Assessments
IBTS has developed methods and management guides for relieving government agencies of burdensome administrative tasks. ...Independent Verification and Validation
IBTS provides unbiased, independent evaluation services for building systems and regulatory programs. ...Information Services
IBTS is on the forefront of the development of cost-effective and scalable technology solutions...>>
IBTS has a strong commitment to green and sustainable operations, incorporating best practices in community services...
IBTS is HUD's contract monitoring agent for the Federal Manufactured Housing Program...
IBTS is on the forging the quality standards for solar power solutions...
IBTS has an ongoing responsibility to support initiatives that provide a public service...
Our Solar QA methods are rooted in over 30 years of experience supporting federal and state quality assurance programs....
IBTS’s clients recognize us as having innovative ideas, leading personal development & organizational transformation...
