News & Updates

Monday, July 23, 2018 - 07:40 - 0 comment(s)
A new publication is now available to offer buildings professionals a practical look at the future of the energy sector and the role of buildings. The resource, Building Our New Energy Future, is a primer tailored to prepare buildings professionals for the challenges and opportunities of designing efficient and grid-responsive buildings within the changing energy sector. The primer was developed for ASHRAE, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National... + continue reading
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 11:23 - 0 comment(s)
Agree to Avoid Duplicating Building Enclosure Commissioning Efforts The National Institute of Building Sciences (Institute), ASTM International (ASTM) and RCI, Inc. issued a joint statement July 11 announcing their intent to avoid duplication of effort relating to their respective building enclosure commissioning (BECx) programs. The Institute is rolling out a series of new BECx certificate modules as an education component of an agreement with ASTM to create a joint certificate in... + continue reading
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 14:52 - 0 comment(s)
Across the United States, designers, builders, owners, government agencies, manufacturers and others are going beyond the status quo to achieve high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. Now is the time to show off advancements and gain recognition for those buildings, initiatives and innovations that are influencing, informing and inspiring the high-performance planning, design, construction and operations processes. Enter those cutting-edge projects and activities for a chance to... + continue reading
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 13:45 - 0 comment(s)
This is the final chance to submit an abstract to present at Building Innovation 2019: The National Institute of Building Sciences Seventh Annual Conference and Expo. Potential presenters have until tomorrow, Friday, June 29, at midnight ET. Don?t miss the opportunity to speak at 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 2019, which... + continue reading
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 07:57 - 0 comment(s)
Online Submission Forms to Present at Building Innovation 2019 Are Due Friday, June 29 Time is ticking away to submit an abstract to present at Building Innovation 2019: The National Institute of Building Sciences Seventh Annual Conference and Expo. Potential presenters have only one week left before the June 29 deadline. Don?t miss the opportunity to speak at the industry?s only all-inclusive Conference where members of the entire building community come together to connect, collaborate and... + continue reading