Institute to Host Representative Hearing on Healthcare Facility Person-Centered Care

Requesting Testimony from Healthcare, Building Industry Representatives The nation’s healthcare environment is changing and facilities need to keep pace—particularly with the growth in a senior population in need of care. […]
Upcoming NCS Webinar Will Look at BIM Implementation

While many design professionals in the U.S. building industry use building information modeling tools, many people still require and rely upon computer-aided design (CAD)-based, two-dimensional drawings for project information delivery. […]
August 25 BSSC Webinar Will Look at Seismic Design of Masonry

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the sixth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
Institute Issues Recommendations to the 45th President

Highlights Key Building-Related Concerns Established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, the National Institute of Building Sciences has, from its beginnings, served as an authoritative source of information on building […]
Next BSSC Webinar Will Look at New Ground Motion Requirements of ASCE 7-16

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host a special webinar to address the newest ground motion requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers […]
Spotlight a Cutting-Edge Project that Goes Beyond Green™

Across the United States, designers, builders, owners, government agencies, manufacturers and others are going beyond the status quo to achieve high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. Now is the time to […]
IAPMO to Serve as Building Innovation 2018 Technical Programs Sponsor

With planning underway for Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference and Expo, the Institute welcomes the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as […]
International Code Council to Be Top Sponsor for Building Innovation 2018

The International Code Council (ICC) has renewed its commitment to serve as the Conference Sponsor for Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference and Expo. To […]
July 7 BSSC Webinar on Wood Light-Frame Construction

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the fifth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
National BIM Guide for Owners

The purpose of the National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO) is to outline for the building Owner how to develop…