Get ready to learn about what changes will appear in the most recent edition of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program’s (NEHRP) NEHRP Recommended Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will soon be releasing the 2015 NEHRP Provisions for use. In preparation, the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) is holding a free webinar, “2015 NEHRP Provisions Overview,” on Wednesday, June 17,... + continue reading
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Friday, May 22, 2015 - 11:17 - 0 comment(s)
Consultative Council Extends Deadline to Receive Industry Feedback
There is still time to share your building industry priorities. The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council is seeking input from all members of the building industry as it begins to compile its 2015 report to the President of the United States. All building industry stakeholders—including individuals, corporations, professional groups, trade associations and advocacy groups—are welcome to provide input. To... + continue reading
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 13:17 - 0 comment(s)
Attend Introductory, Advanced Cybersecurity Workshops May 28 & 29
The risk: attackers exploiting building systems to gain unauthorized access to facilities; causing physical destruction of building equipment; infecting or sabotaging traditional information technology (IT) systems and data; and exposing an organization to significant financial obligations to contain and eradicate malware or recover from a cyber event. Sound scary? It is.
The threats are real. Internet-enabled building... + continue reading
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 09:08 - 0 comment(s)
The two top sponsorships for Building Innovation 2016: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fourth Annual Conference and Expo have been claimed by supportive and respected industry organizations. The International Code Council (ICC) will take on the prominent role of Conference sponsor and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has claimed the role as Technical Programs sponsor. The event, to be held January 11-15, 2016, at the Washington Marriott... + continue reading
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 12:17 - 0 comment(s)
Earlier this year, the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) hosted the BSSC Colloquium to describe key outcomes, major updates and future research needs from the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 Provisions update process. The presentations from the event, Titled “Seismic Design Technology for New Buildings — the 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures (FEMA P-1050),” are now