Learn about the Changes in 2015 NEHRP Provisions, ASCE/SEI 7-16
The popular series of 2017 webinars presented by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) is now available online. These courses cover some of the latest changes on seismic design and analysis. The courses highlight the 2015 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures, which was adopted by American Society of Civil... + continue reading
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 13:17 - 0 comment(s)
Learn about the Changes in 2015 NEHRP Provisions, ASCE/SEI 7-16
The popular series of 2017 webinars presented by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) is now available online. These courses cover some of the latest changes on seismic design and analysis. The courses highlight the 2015 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures, which was adopted by American Society of Civil... + continue reading
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 13:21 - 0 comment(s)
Learn from the Experts, Get Up to Speed on Informative Topics
The impressive lineup of session speakers at Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Conference & Expo includes industry leaders, public-sector authorities and academia. During the four-day Conference, to be held January 8-11, 2018, at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., fifty-five expert speakers will cover a wide variety of topics to explore strategies that Sustain. Strengthen.... + continue reading
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 11:25 - 0 comment(s)
Outcome-Based Path for Codes Focuses on Results, Looks at Building?s Actual Performance
A number of cities and states across the United States have begun to recognize that the current code-based mechanisms in place do not provide the means to help them achieve their energy performance goals for buildings. Codes largely focus on design requirements for a limited number of building characteristics, but do not require verification that the design results in actual, measurable energy savings. That... + continue reading
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 11:25 - 0 comment(s)
Outcome-Based Path for Codes Focuses on Results, Looks at Building’s Actual Performance
A number of cities and states across the United States have begun to recognize that the current code-based mechanisms in place do not provide the means to help them achieve their energy performance goals for buildings. Codes largely focus on design requirements for a limited number of building characteristics, but do not require verification that the design results in actual, measurable energy savings. That... + continue reading
