88 Ebooks de Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Assessing the Results of External Independent Reviews for U.S. Department of Energy Projects: Assessment of the Results of External Independent Reviews for U.S. Department of Energy Pr
Peer review is an essential component of engineering practice and other scientific and technical undertakings. Peer reviews are conducted to ensure that activities are technically adequate, …
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€24.88
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Core Competencies for Federal Facilities Asset Management Through 2020
The U.S. government is faced with growing challenges to managing its facilities and infrastructure. A number of factors such as shrinking budgets, an aging workforce, and increasing costs demand new …
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€33.95
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Security Program: Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Security Program
The water impounded behind a dam can be used to generate power and to provide water for drinking, irrigation, commerce, industry, and recreation. However, if a dam fails, the water that would be …
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€41.46
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review the NIOSH Construction Research Program: Construction Research at NIOSH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts construction-relevant research activities. From 1996 through 2005, the program focused on four research goals:reducing …
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€46.80
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Core Competencies for Federal Facilities Asset Management Through 2020
The U.S. government is faced with growing challenges to managing its facilities and infrastructure. A number of factors such as shrinking budgets, an aging workforce, and increasing costs demand new …
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€48.56
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Review of the Project Management Practices Employed on the Boston Central Artery: Completing the "Big Dig"
Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel Project, a 7.8 mile system of bridges and underground highways and ramps, is the most expensive public works project ever undertaken in the United States. The original …
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€57.26
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems
For the people of the United States, the 20th century was one of unprecedented population growth, economic development, and improved quality of life. The critical infrastructure systems-water, …
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€30.32
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Projects: New Orleans Hurricane Protection System
Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans and surrounding areas in August 2005, ranks as one of the nation’s most devastating natural disasters. Shortly after the storm, the U.S. Army Corps of …
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€24.86
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Projects: New Orleans Hurricane Protection System
Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans and surrounding areas in August 2005, ranks as one of the nation’s most devastating natural disasters. Shortly after the storm, the U.S. Army Corps of …
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€36.07
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Sustainable Critical Infrastructure Systems
For the people of the United States, the 20th century was one of unprecedented population growth, economic development, and improved quality of life. The critical infrastructure systems-water, …
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€43.67
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Advancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry Workshop: Advancing the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the U.S. Construction Industry
Construction productivity–how well, how quickly, and at what cost buildings and infrastructure can be constructed–directly affects prices for homes and consumer goods and the robustness of the …
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€35.95
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Evaluation of Future Strategic and Energy Efficient Alternatives for the U.S Capitol Power Plant: Evaluation of Future Strategic and Energy Efficient Options for the U.S. Capitol P
The U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., comprises some of the most historic and symbolic buildings in the nation. The steam and chilled water required to heat and cool these buildings and …
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€17.36
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Evaluation of Future Strategic and Energy Efficient Alternatives for the U.S Capitol Power Plant: Evaluation of Future Strategic and Energy Efficient Options for the U.S. Capitol P
The U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., comprises some of the most historic and symbolic buildings in the nation. The steam and chilled water required to heat and cool these buildings and …
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€25.87
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Advancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry Workshop: Advancing the Competitiveness and Efficiency of the U.S. Construction Industry
Construction productivity–how well, how quickly, and at what cost buildings and infrastructure can be constructed–directly affects prices for homes and consumer goods and the robustness of the …
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€52.80
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Renewal of Department of Energy Infrastructure: Intelligent Sustainment and Renewal of Department of Energy Facilities and Infrastructure
The United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) facilities stewardship is extremely important to the department’s ability to achieve its mission of protecting national, energy, and economic security …
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€52.71
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Business Strategies for Public Capital Investment: Investments in Federal Facilities
Facilities now owned by the Federal Government are valued at over $300 billion. It also spends over $25 billion per year for acquisition, renovation, and upkeep. Despite the size of these sums, there …
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€54.27
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Progress in Improving Project Management at the Department of Energy
In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the NRC to carry out a series of assessments of project management …
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€54.27
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Starting Smart
Although most federal facilities projects are successfully completed (i.e., they reasonably meet the agency’s requirements and expectations), the perception is that development of the scope of work …
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€36.24
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Develop a Long-Term Research Agenda for the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES): Preventing Earthquake Disasters: The Grand Challenge in Earthquake Engineering
The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES), administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is scheduled to become operational in 2004. These network sites will perform a range …
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€69.36
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Identify Innovative Research Needs to Foster Improved Fire Safety in the United States: Making the Nation Safe from Fire
The committee that prepared this report was charged with assessing the state of fire safety research and describing the potential role of the NSF in improving fire safety in the United States. This …
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€36.62
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Review and Assessment of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing: Promoting Innovation
The application of technology to housing design, construction, and operation offers opportunities for improving affordability, energy efficiency, comfort, safety, and convenience for consumers. New …
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€36.14
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review the Security Design Criteria of the Interagency Security Committee: ISC Security Design Criteria for New Federal Office Buildings and Major Modernization Projects
In November 1999, GSA and the U.S. Department of State convened a symposium to discuss the apparently conflicting objectives of security from terrorist attack and the design of public buildings in an …
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€57.12
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Proceedings of Government/Industry Forum
Recurrent problems with project performance in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in the 1990s raised questions in Congress about the practices and processes used by the department to manage …
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€25.85
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Federal Facilities Council: Learning from Our Buildings
In 1986, the FFC requested that the NRC appoint a committee to examine the field and propose ways by which the POE process could be improved to better serve public and private sector organizations. …
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€75.88
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Progress in Improving Project Management at the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) is engaged in numerous multimillion- and even multibillion-dollar projects that are one of a kind or first of a kind and require cutting-edge technology. The projects …
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€60.32
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of Blast-effects and Related Research: Protecting People and Buildings from Terrorism
Concerned with the vulnerability of U.S. civilian and military personnel to terrorist bombing attacks, the U.S. Congress directed the Department of Defense to undertake a comprehensive research and …
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€47.06
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Outsourcing Management Functions for the Acquisition of Federal Facilities
In this study outsourcing is defined as the organizational practice of contracting for services from an external entity while retaining control over assets and oversight of the services being …
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€56.16
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Federal Facilities Council: Linking the Construction Industry
Public agencies, private corporations, nonprofit institutions, and other organizations regularly invest millions of dollars in acquiring buildings and other constructed facilities to support their …
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€36.48
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Blast Mitigation for Structures
The Blast Mitigation for Structures Program (BMSP) is a research and development activity conducted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to improve the performance of buildings that are …
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€57.36
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Financing Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Challenges and Issues
With the current emphasis on a balanced federal budget and correspondingly decreased federal participation in financing local infrastructure systems, infrastructure providers are faced with the …
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€54.22
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review the NIOSH Construction Research Program: Construction Research at NIOSH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts construction-relevant research activities. From 1996 through 2005, the program focused on four research goals:reducing …
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€66.34
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Security Program: Assessment of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Security Program
The water impounded behind a dam can be used to generate power and to provide water for drinking, irrigation, commerce, industry, and recreation. However, if a dam fails, the water that would be …
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€58.39
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Assessing the Results of External Independent Reviews for U.S. Department of Energy Projects: Assessment of the Results of External Independent Reviews for U.S. Department of Energy Pr
Peer review is an essential component of engineering practice and other scientific and technical undertakings. Peer reviews are conducted to ensure that activities are technically adequate, …
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€36.07
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Reducing Construction Costs
The National Academy of Construction (NAC) has determined that disputes, and their accompanying inefficiencies and costs, constitute a significant problem for the industry. In 2002, the NAC assessed …
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€30.51
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools: Green Schools
Evidence has accumulated that shows that the quality of indoor environments can affect the health and productivity of adults and children. One consequence is that a movement has emerged to promote …
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€60.34
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Organizing to Manage Construction and Infrastructure in the 21st Century Bureau of Reclamation: Managing Construction and Infrastructure in the 21st Century Bureau of Reclamation (ePUB
In the more than 100 years since its formation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of Interior (DOI), through its construction program, has brought water, electric power, and recreation …
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€59.89
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Proceedings of a Workshop to Review PATH Strategy, Operating Plan, and Performance Measures
The National Research Council’s (NRC’s) involvement with the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) started in 2000 with a three-year review and assessment of the PATH program. The …
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€48.72
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools: Review and Assessment of the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools
Some educational professionals have suggested that so-called green schools would result in superior performance and increased health for students and teachers. While there is no commonly accepted …
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€36.18
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Owner’s Role in Project Risk Management
Effective risk management is essential for the success of large projects built and operated by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly for the one-of-a-kind projects that characterize much of …
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€46.58
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Measuring Performance and Benchmarking Project Management at the Department of Energy
In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the National Research Council (NRC) to carry out a series of …
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€36.22
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Implementing Health-Protective Features and Practices in Buildings
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is influenced by building design; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; and construction materials, as well as by building operations, maintenance, …
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€35.92
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
In response to HUD’s request, the NRC assembled a panel of experts, the Committee for Oversight and Assessment of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing, under the auspices of the Board …
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€56.89
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Research Agenda for Test Methods and Models to Simulate the Accelerated Aging of Infrastructure Materials
In the next several decades, a significant percentage of the country’s transportation, communications, environmental, and power system infrastructures, as well as public buildings and facilities, …
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€61.41
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on High-Performance Green Federal Buildings: Strategies and Approaches for Meeting Federal Objectives: Achieving High-Performance Federal Facilities
The design, construction, operation, and retrofit of buildings is evolving in response to ever-increasing knowledge about the impact of indoor environments on people and the impact of buildings on …
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€3.79
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on High-Performance Green Federal Buildings: Strategies and Approaches for Meeting Federal Objectives: Achieving High-Performance Federal Facilities
The design, construction, operation, and retrofit of buildings is evolving in response to ever-increasing knowledge about the impact of indoor environments on people and the impact of buildings on …
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€46.72
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Predicting Outcomes of Investments in Maintenance and Repair for Federal Facilities: Predicting Outcomes of Investments in Maintenance and Repair of Federal Facilities
The deteriorating condition of federal facilities poses economic, safety, operational, and environmental risks to the federal government, to the achievement of the missions of federal agencies, and …
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€3.76
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Evaluate Energy-Efficiency and Sustainability Standards Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Repair: Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certifica
Congress has an ongoing interest in ensuring that the 500, 000 buildings and other structures owned and operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) are operated effectively in terms of cost and …
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€3.77
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Evaluate Energy-Efficiency and Sustainability Standards Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Repair: Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certifica
Congress has an ongoing interest in ensuring that the 500, 000 buildings and other structures owned and operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) are operated effectively in terms of cost and …
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€54.35
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Microbiomes of the Built Environment
Peoples desire to understand the environments in which they live is a natural one. People spend most of their time in spaces and structures designed, built, and managed by humans, and it is estimated …
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€3.76
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Microbiomes of the Built Environment
Peoples desire to understand the environments in which they live is a natural one. People spend most of their time in spaces and structures designed, built, and managed by humans, and it is estimated …
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€83.74
Board on Human-Systems Integration & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Facilities Staffing Requirements for the Veterans Health AdministrationaResourcing, Workforce Modeling, and Staffing
In January 2019, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened the 2-day Workshop on Resourcing, Workforce Modeling, and Staffing. This workshop is one of several …
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€55.73
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Proceedings of Government/Industry Forum
Recurrent problems with project performance in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in the 1990s raised questions in Congress about the practices and processes used by the department to manage …
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€17.36
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Progress in Improving Project Management at the Department of Energy
In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the NRC to carry out a series of assessments of project management …
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€36.95
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Starting Smart
Although most federal facilities projects are successfully completed (i.e., they reasonably meet the agency’s requirements and expectations), the perception is that development of the scope of work …
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€24.86
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Business Strategies for Public Capital Investment: Investments in Federal Facilities
Facilities now owned by the Federal Government are valued at over $300 billion. It also spends over $25 billion per year for acquisition, renovation, and upkeep. Despite the size of these sums, there …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€43.73
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of Blast-effects and Related Research: Protecting People and Buildings from Terrorism
Concerned with the vulnerability of U.S. civilian and military personnel to terrorist bombing attacks, the U.S. Congress directed the Department of Defense to undertake a comprehensive research and …
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€32.39
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Federal Facilities Council: Learning from Our Buildings
In 1986, the FFC requested that the NRC appoint a committee to examine the field and propose ways by which the POE process could be improved to better serve public and private sector organizations. …
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Inglés
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€52.80
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Progress in Improving Project Management at the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) is engaged in numerous multimillion- and even multibillion-dollar projects that are one of a kind or first of a kind and require cutting-edge technology. The projects …
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€53.54
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review the Security Design Criteria of the Interagency Security Committee: ISC Security Design Criteria for New Federal Office Buildings and Major Modernization Projects
In November 1999, GSA and the U.S. Department of State convened a symposium to discuss the apparently conflicting objectives of security from terrorist attack and the design of public buildings in an …
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€40.67
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Review and Assessment of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing: Promoting Innovation
The application of technology to housing design, construction, and operation offers opportunities for improving affordability, energy efficiency, comfort, safety, and convenience for consumers. New …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€24.89
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Outsourcing Management Functions for the Acquisition of Federal Facilities
In this study outsourcing is defined as the organizational practice of contracting for services from an external entity while retaining control over assets and oversight of the services being …
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€39.99
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Federal Facilities Council: Linking the Construction Industry
Public agencies, private corporations, nonprofit institutions, and other organizations regularly invest millions of dollars in acquiring buildings and other constructed facilities to support their …
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€24.87
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Identify Innovative Research Needs to Foster Improved Fire Safety in the United States: Making the Nation Safe from Fire
The committee that prepared this report was charged with assessing the state of fire safety research and describing the potential role of the NSF in improving fire safety in the United States. This …
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€25.18
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Develop a Long-Term Research Agenda for the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES): Preventing Earthquake Disasters: The Grand Challenge in Earthquake Engineering
The Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES), administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is scheduled to become operational in 2004. These network sites will perform a range …
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DRM
€49.07
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Progress in Improving Project Management at the Department of Energy
In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the NRC to carry out a series of assessments of project management …
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€38.50
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on the Renewal of Department of Energy Infrastructure: Intelligent Sustainment and Renewal of Department of Energy Facilities and Infrastructure
The United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) facilities stewardship is extremely important to the department’s ability to achieve its mission of protecting national, energy, and economic security …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€36.22
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Owner’s Role in Project Risk Management
Effective risk management is essential for the success of large projects built and operated by the Department of Energy (DOE), particularly for the one-of-a-kind projects that characterize much of …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€32.39
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Implementing Health-Protective Features and Practices in Buildings
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is influenced by building design; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; and construction materials, as well as by building operations, maintenance, …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€24.80
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Oversight and Assessment of U.S. Department of Energy Project Management: Measuring Performance and Benchmarking Project Management at the Department of Energy
In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the National Research Council (NRC) to carry out a series of …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€24.91
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Research Agenda for Test Methods and Models to Simulate the Accelerated Aging of Infrastructure Materials
In the next several decades, a significant percentage of the country’s transportation, communications, environmental, and power system infrastructures, as well as public buildings and facilities, …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€43.77
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Blast Mitigation for Structures
The Blast Mitigation for Structures Program (BMSP) is a research and development activity conducted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to improve the performance of buildings that are …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€41.07
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
In response to HUD’s request, the NRC assembled a panel of experts, the Committee for Oversight and Assessment of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing, under the auspices of the Board …
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€40.73
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee for Review of the Project Management Practices Employed on the Boston Central Artery: Completing the "Big Dig"
Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel Project, a 7.8 mile system of bridges and underground highways and ramps, is the most expensive public works project ever undertaken in the United States. The original …
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€40.67
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems: Financing Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Challenges and Issues
With the current emphasis on a balanced federal budget and correspondingly decreased federal participation in financing local infrastructure systems, infrastructure providers are faced with the …
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€33.90
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Organizing to Manage Construction and Infrastructure in the 21st Century Bureau of Reclamation: Managing Construction and Infrastructure in the 21st Century Bureau of Reclamation
In the more than 100 years since its formation, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of Interior (DOI), through its construction program, has brought water, electric power, and recreation …
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Inglés
DRM
€42.97
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools: Review and Assessment of the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools
Some educational professionals have suggested that so-called green schools would result in superior performance and increased health for students and teachers. While there is no commonly accepted …
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€24.90
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Proceedings of a Workshop to Review PATH Strategy, Operating Plan, and Performance Measures
The National Research Council’s (NRC’s) involvement with the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) started in 2000 with a three-year review and assessment of the PATH program. The …
PDF
Inglés
DRM
€33.97
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee to Review and Assess the Health and Productivity Benefits of Green Schools: Green Schools
Evidence has accumulated that shows that the quality of indoor environments can affect the health and productivity of adults and children. One consequence is that a movement has emerged to promote …
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€50.53
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Reducing Construction Costs
The National Academy of Construction (NAC) has determined that disputes, and their accompanying inefficiencies and costs, constitute a significant problem for the industry. In 2002, the NAC assessed …
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€21.09
Board on Human-Systems Integration & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Facilities Staffing Requirements for the Veterans Health AdministrationaResource Planning and Methodology for the Future
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was tasked by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to prepare a comprehensive resource planning and staffing methodology guidebook …
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€15.07
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Assessing the Capital Needs of the National Institutes of Health: Managing the NIH Bethesda Campus Capital Assets for Success in a Highly Competitive Global Biomedical Research Environ
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. Founded in the late 1870s, NIH has produced …
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€98.79
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Review of Effectiveness and Efficiency of Defense Environmental Cleanup Activities of the Department of Energy?s Office of Environmental Management: Effectiveness and Efficiency of Def
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies have conducted activities to develop atomic energy for civilian and defense purposes since the initiation of the World War II …
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€51.90
Board on Human-Systems Integration & Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment: Facilities Staffing Requirements for the Veterans Health AdministrationaResource Planning and Methodology for the Future
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1, 243 health care facilities, including 172 medical centers and 1, 063 outpatient sites …
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€82.35
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Review of Effectiveness and Efficiency of Defense Environmental Cleanup Activities of the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management: Effectiveness and Efficiency of Def
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM) was established by Congress in 1989 to remediate waste and environmental contamination that have resulted from nuclear …
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€23.86
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on Technical Assessment of the Capital Facility Needs of the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Technical Assessment of the Capital Facility Needs of the National Institute o
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides critical impact to the nation through standards development and cutting-edge research, with a mission to promote U.S. innovation and …
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€26.40
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics: Enhancing Urban Sustainability Infrastructure: Mathematical Approaches for Optimizing Investments
The National Academies Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics and Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment convened a 3-day public workshop on July 13, 20, and 27, 2022, to …
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Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment & Committee on a Strategy to Renew Federal Facilities: Strategies to Renew Federal Facilities
The United States real property portfolio is critical infrastructure that provides places and means for the federal government to operate and generate the products, services, security, and assurances …
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