The National Institute of Building Sciences is proud to support the White House in its efforts to advance the nation’s resilience through the application of codes and standards.
The White House convened the White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes today, May 10, 2016, to bring increased attention to the important role of codes and standards in achieving a resilient nation. The Institute served as a liaison between the White House and the building industry leading up to the event.... + continue reading
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 08:13 - 0 comment(s)
Introduces Set of Resilience Principles
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and 38 other leaders of America’s design and construction industry today released a report on progress made on the resilience front since the Resilience Building Coalition announced the Building Industry Statement on Resilience two years ago.
The Resilience Building Coalition also released a set of guiding principles to help the building industry adopt resilient... + continue reading
Monday, May 9, 2016 - 13:47 - 0 comment(s)
Institute to Moderate Panel on Incorporating Resilience Measures
The National Institute of Building Sciences will be participating in the White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes, to be held tomorrow, May 10, in Washington, D.C. The introductory portion of the event will be streamed live by the White House.
The White House is convening the conference to bring increased attention to the important role of codes and standards in achieving a resilient nation. The Institute served as a... + continue reading
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 11:49 - 0 comment(s)
Share your Perspectives on Creating a High-Performing Future
The National Institute of Building Sciences is gearing up to deliver the fifth iteration of the industry’s only all-inclusive Conference where members of the entire building community come together to connect, collaborate and create solutions that benefit the built environment. Building Innovation 2017: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference and Expo will take place January 9-12, 2017, at the Mandarin... + continue reading
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 11:26 - 0 comment(s)
For the second year, the International Code Council (ICC) renews its commitment as the Conference Sponsor for Building Innovation 2017: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fifth Annual Conference and Expo. As a membership association of building safety professionals dedicated to protecting the property, health and safety of people worldwide, ICC’s sponsorship of the Conference helps to support the Institute’s mission to bring together representatives from the entire building community... + continue reading