The code development process is evolving. Institute for
Market Transformation (IMT) Program Associate Todd Sims writes about the
evolution and the likely impact on future codes. The introduction of cdpACCESS, which allows all code officials to vote on the content of
future codes from their office (or even their living room) is an opportunity to
bring tens of thousands of code officials to the table and participate in a
process where the end result affects every single person.
As Sims... + continue reading
News & Updates
Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 11:02 - 0 comment(s)
Information—whether
good or bad— is the basis for all leadership and decision making, and a key
component of productivity. The facilities industry (with its decades-old
downward sloping productivity curve) is beginning to move into the information
age, but there are still islands of uncoordinated information in every facet of
the industry. Find out about the tools available to advance the industry during
the Information Resources and
Technologies Symposium: Improving
Facilities with the Power... + continue reading
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 13:03 - 0 comment(s)
Voting via cdpACCESS Is Now OpenEarlier this month, the members in attendance at the International Code Council Annual Conference Public Comment Hearings voted overwhelmingly to approve the "outcome-based pathway” proposed code change (GEW147) to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Submitted by the National Institute of Building Sciences, the proposed code change would implement an optional outcome-based path for buildings to achieve energy efficiency requirements instead of using... + continue reading
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 11:15 - 0 comment(s)
Students interested in attending Building Innovation 2015: The National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Conference & Expo, January 6-9, 2015, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., already receive a discounted price on registration. However, there’s a chance to attend the conference for FREE as a volunteer. This is the perfect opportunity for architectural and engineering students to expand their construction knowledge and interact with some of the building... + continue reading
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 13:48 - 0 comment(s)
The National Institute of Building Sciences Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announces the appointment of Ralph DiNola, Fulya Kocak and RK Stewart to serve as the jury for the 2014 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awards."Given the industry’s increased focus on high-performance buildings and communities, we expect to receive many high-quality entries for the coveted 2014 Beyond Green™ Awards,” said Institute President Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA. "We are proud to... + continue reading