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 […]
SBIC Appoints Jury for 2015 Beyond Green™ Awards

Award Entries Due This Friday, September 4 The National Institute of Building Sciences Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announces the appointment of Jim Whittaker, Keith Diaz Moore and Mary Ann […]
Join the Discussion on Ways to Improve Building Science Education in North America

NIBS, ASTM to Hold Second Workshop on Training, Curriculum Development The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and ASTM International (ASTM) will explore the state of building science education in […]
Off-Site Studies: Solid Timber Construction

Solid timber construction (STC) refers to different types of massive wood planar or frame elements used for walls, floors, roofs,…