PUERTO RICO— Con la intención de reconstruir un Puerto Rico más fuerte y resiliente, el Departamento de Vivienda administrará fondos a los municipios a través del programa de la Planificación de la Recuperación Municipal (MRP, por sus siglas…
PUERTO RICO— In hopes to rebuild a stronger, more resilient Puerto Rico, the Department of Housing (Vivienda) will be administering funds to municipalities for recovery planning through the Municipal Recovery Planning program, or MRP. These…
With a reputation for quick, quality plan reviews and inspections, IBTS provides these services for some of the largest development projects in Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. Read on to learn how our unique…
IBTS integrates resilience into all of our services, ensuring that we help communities build a stronger future while building on their strengths and maintaining the social fabric of their community. This is especially true in…
Communities enrolled in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are required to designate a floodplain manager, however finding one with experience is difficult and can be a strain on local budgets. IBTS recognized this as…
IBTS’ passion is bolstering communities and creating vibrant, resilient neighborhoods that balance economy with equity. Simply put, we thrive when your community thrives. So we are excited to announce that our Local Government Solutions team…
For the thousands of small- and mid-sized communities without a municipal bond rating, simply getting your first rating can be daunting. Although it’s an intensive process, knowing what to expect – and what bond rating…
IBTS completed its second annual day of service, IBTS L.O.V.E. (Locally Organized Volunteer Event).
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is pleased to announce our new five-year strategic plan following its approval by our Board of Directors on December 14, 2018. The 2019-2024 plan was developed over…
Through our involvement with community resilience assessments and planning at the local government level, the IBTS resilience team has discovered that local governments can struggle with resilience project prioritization and selection. Given the variety of…
