Forms Due Thursday, June 30th – No Extensions
This is the final call to submit an abstract to present at the National Institute of Building Sciences Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure (AHI), to be held Wednesday, January 11, 2017, as part of Building Innovation 2017: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference and Expo at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. Building on the overall Conference theme, the Forum theme is Creating a High-Performing Environment... + continue reading
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 10:12 - 0 comment(s)
There is just one day left to register for “Getting the Most out of Off-Site Construction (Part 1),” the first webinar in the National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) series designed to share knowledge and improve industry efficiency, productivity and speed to market through the use of pre-fabrication and off-site construction. “Getting the Most out of Off-Site Construction (Part 1),” will be held June 23, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET, and hosted by the... + continue reading
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 14:34 - 0 comment(s)
Next Quarterly Cybersecurity Workshops One Month Away
More and more building owners, including federal agencies, are using “smart” systems to improve the functionality of their facilities. These new systems can improve functionality and make it easier to maintain and operate the building. Yet, at the same time they can also expose the building to potential threats from hackers and others with malicious intent.
The National Institute of Building Sciences will sponsor introductory and advanced... + continue reading
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 08:27 - 0 comment(s)
There is only one day left to register for the free webinar, “Create & Maintain High Performing Education Facilities,” to be held Wednesday, June 22 at 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT. Hosted by the Gordian Group, in partnership with Sightlines and the National Institute of Building Sciences, the webinar will address K-12 and higher education funding and maintenance challenges.
The 2016 State of Our Schools: America’s K–12 Facilities study, a joint publication of the 21st Century School Fund, U.S.... + continue reading
Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 08:40 - 0 comment(s)
In less than two weeks, the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host a free webinar. The “2015 NEHRP Design Examples” webinar with take place Tuesday, June 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET.
The third in a series of webinars sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that highlight the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program’s (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures, this webinar will... + continue reading