The National Institute of Building Sciences has extended the deadline to submit speaker abstracts for the annual Building Innovation conference.

They're seeking abstracts to cover the following topics:

• Functional recovery
• Sustainable design and construction practices
• Retrofitting for resilience
• Climate adaptation strategies for buildings and infrastructure
• Community resilience and engagement in urban planning
• Innovative materials
• Technologies for resilient design, construction, and planning
• Policy frameworks that support resilient development
• Adopting resilient projects and strategies; case studies
• Integration of green infrastructure and ecosystem services
• Risk assessment and management in the built environment
• Innovative investments and insurance in resilience
• Workforce