By George, He's Done It

NIBS president Guszcza appointed to construction safety committee

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced that George Guszcza, NIBS President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee (NCSTAC), in a September 23 press release emailed to EA.

This federal advisory committee provides guidance to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on carrying out its responsibilities under the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Act, which authorizes investigations of building failures that result in substantial loss of life or pose significant threats to public safety. The committee's work helps inform recommendations that improve building practices, codes, standards, and public safety nationwide.

Dr. Guszcza leads NIBS, which is America’s independent, non-partisan, 501c(3), created by Congress to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that advance innovation across our built environment. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions in both the public and private sectors and has worked extensively on disaster recovery, infrastructure resilience, healthcare facilities, and emergency response initiatives.

“It is an honor to serve on the National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee,” said Dr. Guszcza. “Understanding the causes of building failures and translating those lessons into safer design, construction, and operational practices is essential to protecting lives and strengthening our communities. I look forward to supporting NIST’s vital mission and working with fellow committee members to advance building safety and resilience across the country.”  NIBS has long supported efforts to improve the safety, resilience, sustainability, and performance of buildings and infrastructure. Through its programs, councils, and industry collaborations, NIBS brings together experts from across the built environment to develop consensus-based solutions to the nation’s most pressing challenges.