News & Updates

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 11:27 - 0 comment(s)
The National Institute of Building Sciences Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) has three new implementation resources available to help industry professionals better understand and use off-site construction methods. The resources, which are based on webinars hosted over the past two years, are free and downloadable to the public. These new resources include: Getting the Most Out of Off-Site Construction: Steps for Success Off-site construction offers project stakeholders a number of benefits... + continue reading
Friday, March 16, 2018 - 13:02 - 0 comment(s)
Greetings, The National Institute of Building Sciences is dedicated to supporting advances in building science and technology to improve the built environment. The Institute is conducting a survey to better understand your perceptions and experiences with the Institute’s programs and services. Your input is essential as we explore opportunities to ensure the Institute is well-positioned to provide the latest research and a forum for crafting solutions for the issues that affect the built... + continue reading
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 09:08 - 0 comment(s)
Visit the National Institute of Building Sciences to Take a Virtual Tour of Mars City Building science can take you from landscapes to skyscrapers, from virtual design to hands-on construction, from sustainability to resilience, from vision to reality, and, in the case of the National Institute of Building Sciences, it can take you on a walk through a virtual base on Mars. Visit the Building Sciences Pavilion at the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, April 7-8, at the Walter E... + continue reading
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 08:20 - 0 comment(s)
Institute Members Register for Free! Attend the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Expo (NFMT) 2018, to be held March 20-22, at the Baltimore Convention Center, and discover how to improve the performance of your buildings while reducing waste and conserving energy and resources. Choose from a robust conference agenda with more than 125 educational sessions and customize your NFMT facilities management training schedule to match your exact needs. If you are... + continue reading
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 11:29 - 0 comment(s)
Continuing Education, Workshops, Tours and More The waiting is nearly over to attend the fifth BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 16-18, 2018, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With the BEST5 Conference Program now in place, attendees can start planning their preferred schedule from the three days of sessions highlighting in-depth research and applications on the science and art of the building enclosure. Organized by... + continue reading