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    Explore the New Embodied Carbon Code

    This overlay introduces code solutions incorporating prescriptive embodied carbon International Building Code (IBC) amendments for nearly 40 products, encompassing widely used and high carbon-emitting building materials.

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    Culture Over Carbon Report is Now Available

    This multi-year report shares the first in depth review of energy use patterns in cultural institutions across the United States and creates a roadmap for energy reductions based on best practices from this sector.

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    Join NBI and Resource Refocus to learn about the Building Electrification Technology Roadmap (BETR) for K-12 schools, a new technical guide for school district stakeholders and decision makers.

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    Join the next student cohort or become a mentor and help shape the next generation of diverse building industry leaders. We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis.

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NBI is seeking an a Senior Project Analyst, Codes & Policy Project Manager, a Director of Leadership & Market Development, a Market Engagement Manager, a Leadership and Market Development Project Manager (Getting to Zero), and a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our ...

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