Engaging and Interactive Program Set for Building Innovation 2017 Conference
Following its first-ever call for abstracts for its Building Innovation Conference Series, the National Institute of Building Sciences has developed a program schedule to engage the entire building community and […]
Recognize Excellence: Nominate a Project for a Beyond Green™ Award
Now is the time to spotlight the newest buildings, initiatives and innovations that are shaping, informing and catalyzing the high-performance planning, design, construction and operations processes. The Beyond Green™ Awards are […]
One Week Away: BSSC Webinar to Address Seismic Isolation Design
There’s still time to join us for the fourth in a series of webinars sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that highlight the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program […]
Next OSCC Webinar: Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction (Part 2)
Thursday August 25 The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) will host the webinar, “Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction (Part 2),” on August 25, from 11:00 […]
Institute Participates in White House Forum on Smart Finance for Disaster Resilience
Discussion Focuses on Incentivization The White House Council on Environmental Quality hosted a forum this morning on innovative insurance, mortgage, tax and finance-based strategies to support pre-disaster mitigation and community […]
Live August 3: White House to Stream Forum on Smart Finance for Disaster Resilience
Institute to Join Discussion on Incentivization The National Institute of Building Sciences will participate in the White House Forum on Smart Finance for Disaster Resilience, to be held tomorrow, August […]
New Workshop Looks at What to Do When Building Control Systems Get Hacked
A new workshop, sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences, answers the question of what to do when building control systems have been hacked or taken over by ransomware. […]
August BSSC Webinar to Address Seismic Isolation Design
Seismic isolation is perhaps the most effective method available for protecting structures from earthquake damage. The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other […]
ABA Resolution Could Reduce Safety, Increase Costs, Add Undue Burden to Tax Payers
Institute Recommends Instead Engaging in a Dialogue with SDO Community The National Institute of Building Sciences issued an open letter today to delegates attending the upcoming American Bar Association (ABA) […]
Second OSCC Webinar Addresses Precast Concrete Off-Site Construction
The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) will co-sponsor the second webinar in OSCC’s new webinar series designed to share knowledge […]
