When a disaster strikes, whether natural or man-made, the results can be devastating for communities. Disruptions can impact residents, businesses and daily life. The Security and Disaster Preparedness Symposium: Means and Methods for Creating Resilient Communities will address these issues. Participate and engage with the experts on ways to increase community involvement to improve resilience and prepare for potential disasters. The Symposium will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 9:45 am -... + continue reading
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Friday, September 19, 2014 - 09:25 - 0 comment(s)
Dear Colleague: Earlier this summer, you received a request to participate in a survey on your use of off-site construction techniques and technologies. If you have already completed the survey, thank you. If you have not already done so, there is still an opportunity to share your experiences and support advances in the industry. A week ago, Engineering News Record published an article on the expanding interest in off-site construction. The article highlighted the work of the Off-Site... + continue reading
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 13:03 - 0 comment(s)
NCS V6 Includes New BIM Module, Symbols, Site/Civil Language Following a fifteen-month development process, the nation’s leading computer-aided design (CAD) standard has received an update. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) today announced the release of the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard® (NCS). As with Version 5, NCS Version 6 (V6) is delivered online at the NCS... + continue reading
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 09:20 - 0 comment(s)
With the need to protect our nation’s structures from natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and cyber-attacks ever increasing, the building industry is continually concentrating on the safety and security of our buildings, infrastructure and occupants. September is National Preparedness Month. At the National Institute of Building Sciences, the September calendar of events includes several relevant courses for industry professionals to get educated on techniques and systems for increasing... + continue reading
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 11:39 - 0 comment(s)
Your opportunity to see the National Institute of Building Sciences in action and collaborate with fellow building industry professionals on Creating High-Performing Resilient Communities is just four short months away. Register today to join us in Washington, D.C., for Building Innovation 2015: The National Institute of Building Sciences Third Annual Conference & Expo, Tuesday – Friday, January 6-9, 2015, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Register early and save $200 off on-site... + continue reading