ENRs recent editorial and significant aspects of its other coverage suggest a need for clarification on the role and value of the World Trade Center investigation conducted by the Commerce Dept.s National Institute of Standards and Technology (ENR 7/4 p. 64).
The NIST-led investigation and concurrent research and development program addressed specific recommendations for further study contained in the earlier building performance assessment, conducted by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Congress directed NIST to carry out the investigation based on input from professionals, the public and families of victims.