Physical Infrastructure and Resilience

NIST's Physical Infrastructure and Resilience activities support the safety, interoperability and resilience of the nation's infrastructure at the component, structure and system levels. NIST's research supports the development of building codes making the built environment healthier for occupants, more resilient against hazards, and safer for both residents and first responders. In collaboration with policymakers, building officials and planning groups, NIST produces guides to help communities integrate resilience into their economic development, zoning, mitigation and other local planning activities impacting buildings, public utilities and infrastructure systems.