Institute Kicks Off Effort to Develop National BIM Guideline for Owners
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is kicking off development of a new guideline to help building owners and their design teams utilize building information modeling (BIM) during the […]
Building Innovation 2016 Keynote Speakers to Share Unique Perspectives
Will Highlight Building Science Education, U.S. Capitol Renovation, Resilience Initiatives Each year for its conference, the National Institute of Building Sciences staff looks to enlist expert keynote speakers that will […]
October MMC Webinar to Look at Incentives to Mitigate before Disaster Strikes
The need to achieve resilience against natural disasters is growing sharply, even as public funding and appetite for mitigation programs wane. A new approach is necessary—one focused on leveraging incentives […]
Developing Pre-Disaster Resilience Based on Public and Private Incentivization
This white paper, released by the Institute’s Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) and Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (…
Diverse Group of Representatives Testify at Hearing on Productivity and the Workforce
Institute Accepting Written Testimony until October 10 The National Institute of Building Sciences is still accepting written testimony for the Representative Hearing on Productivity and the Workforce, held this past […]
Representatives Set to Testify Next Week at Institute’s Hearing on Productivity and the Workforce
The National Institute of Building Sciences has released the schedule of testimony for the Representative Hearing on Productivity and the Workforce, to be held September 25, from 9:00 am to […]
DOE Releases Common Definition for Zero Energy Buildings, Campuses and Communities
Today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reached a significant milestone in bringing the building community together by releasing a common definition for a zero energy building, or what is […]
Share Your Input on Software Use for Off-Site Construction Projects
OSCC Extends Software Assessment Survey Deadline The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) is still looking for input from architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals and manufacturers […]
Protecting Infrastructure from Disaster to Be Focus of September MMC Webinar
In recent years, a number of disasters around the world have caused damage to critical functions in affected communities. Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina; tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri and Moore, Oklahoma; […]
September BSSC Webinar Reinforces Designing Building Diaphragms for Earthquakes
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host a webinar Tuesday, September 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm EDT, to bolster the importance of new additions […]