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Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 09:52 - 0 comment(s)
There’s still time to register for “Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction (Part 2),” the continuation of the National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) series. The second part of a webinar hosted by the Modular Building Institute in June that explored what it takes to choreograph and execute an effective permanent modular construction project, Part 2 will be held on August 25, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET. In “Getting the Most out of Off-Site... + continue reading
Monday, August 8, 2016 - 13:35 - 0 comment(s)
Now is 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 a great way to recognize those projects and activities that contribute to making high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. Today, the National Institute of Building Sciences Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) issues the Call for Entries for its 2016... + continue reading
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 13:46 - 0 comment(s)
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 am to 12:00 pm ET. This is the second part of a webinar hosted by the Modular Building Institute and held in June that explored what it takes to choreograph and execute an effective permanent modular construction project. In “Getting the Most out of Off-Site Construction (Part 2),” the... + continue reading
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 14:55 - 0 comment(s)
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 resilience. The White House Forum on Smart Finance for Disaster Resilience brought together White House and Administration officials; representatives from federal, state and local government; mortgage and insurance representatives; codes and standards developers;... + continue reading
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 12:30 - 0 comment(s)
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 3, in Washington, D.C. The introductory portion of the event will be streamed live by the White House from 8:30 am to 10:30 am ET. The White House Council on Environmental Quality is hosting this forum on innovative finance options to support pre-disaster mitigation and community resilience.... + continue reading