BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//National Institute of Building Sciences - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:National Institute of Building Sciences
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nibs.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Institute of Building Sciences
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T140000
DTSTAMP:20261005T182316Z
CREATED:20261005T162424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T182316Z
UID:10000187-1792069200-1792072800@nibs.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Purchase Price: Total Cost of Ownership in Action
DESCRIPTION:A National Institute of Building Sciences webinar on life-cycle value \nOctober 15\, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time \nLook beyond first cost. This webinar explores how a total cost of ownership (TCO) strategy\, thinking\, and interoperable information can reduce hidden costs\, improve decisions\, and deliver stronger more reliable long-term building performance. \nFeatured speakers: \n\nAna Thiemer — Director of Operations Support at UT Austin\, APPA faculty member\, and a co-chair of the APPA TCO Standard\nBirgitta Foster — Programmatic Infrastructure Program Manager Sandia National Laboratory\nCameron Christensen — Director of Asset Management for Facilities Operations at Princeton University and member of the APPA TCO Standard Committee\nDana K. Smith — President of DKS Information Consulting LLC and a co-chair of the APPA TCO Standard\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow TCO differs from first-cost decision-making\nHow various tools improve investment and asset value while reducing risk.\nPractical ways to reduce waste and create lasting value\n\nRegister Now\nJoin owners\, designers\, builders\, operators\, and asset managers for a practical discussion on shifting from lowest initial price to lasting value.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/beyond-purchase-price-total-cost-of-ownership-in-action/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T171213Z
CREATED:20260602T171213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T171213Z
UID:10000172-1793779200-1793984400@nibs.org
SUMMARY:SAME Small Business Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Conference (SBC) brings together senior government leaders\, industry executives\, and emerging innovators for an unparalleled opportunity to align strategy\, strengthen partnerships\, and shape the future of federal programs. \nRecognized as The Strategic Business Connection of the Year\, SBC goes beyond a traditional conference. It is a catalyst for meaningful engagement—where mission requirements meet innovative solutions\, and relationships turn into results. \nWhy SBC 2026 Matters\nFederal acquisition is evolving—driven by speed\, complexity\, resilience\, and mission urgency. SBC 2026 is designed to meet this moment. \nAt SBC\, attendees gain:\nDirect access to federal decision-makers shaping acquisition priorities across defense\, infrastructure\, and the built environment \nActionable insights on procurement trends\, policy updates\, and emerging opportunities \nHigh-value networking that accelerates trusted partnerships between government and industry \nStrategic dialogue focused on readiness\, sustainability\, modernization\, and mission success \nEvery session\, meeting\, and engagement is intentionally curated to fuel smarter acquisition and stronger outcomes. \nA Strategic Connection—By Design\nWhat sets SBC apart is its focus on strategic connection: \nConnection between mission needs and market capabilities \nConnection between leaders today and the workforce of tomorrow \nConnection between innovation\, policy\, and execution \nSBC 2026 creates an environment where conversations are candid\, access is meaningful\, and collaboration is authentic—making it the must-attend acquisition forum of the year. \nBe part of The Strategic Business Connection of the Year.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/same-small-business-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR