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Jim Murrett to Become President of Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1
James L. Murrett, MAI, SRA, of Hamburg, New York, will begin his one-year term as president of the Appraisal Institute on Jan. 1. The Appraisal Institute is the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers with nearly 19,000 professionals in almost 60 countries
HUD MARKS 25 YEARS of HELPING FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT
Twenty-five years ago this year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched a program to help households living in assisted housing to become self-sufficient. Today, HUD marked the 25th anniversary of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)by awarding $75 million to continue helping public housing residents, those participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and residents of Project-Based Rental Assistance to further their education and find good jobs.
More than 2,000 community development professionals are expected to attend NeighborWorks Training Institute; inject...
An estimated $4.2 million boost is coming to the Washington, DC economy when more than 2,000 community-development professionals from around the country convene in the city for the NeighborWorks Training Institute Dec. 11-15.
Building Innovation 2018 Early-Bird Rate Ends Tomorrow, November 30
Expert speakers, multiple educational sessions, informative keynotes, entertaining networking opportunities and career-building continuing education credits…all taking place at Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference and Expo, January 8-11, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Don’t pay full price to be part of four activity-packed days
Building Innovation 2018 Sessions to Deliver 31 Hours’ Worth of Continuing Education
Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference & Expo, to be held January 8-11, in Washington, D.C., is a great way to earn continuing education units (CEUs) while hearing from a diverse group of speakers. This is 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 2018 Plenary Keynote to Explore U.S. Embassy in London
James Timberlake, FAIA, partner from KieranTimberlake, the architecture firm that designed the new U.S. Embassy in London, will serve as keynote speaker of the Plenary Luncheon, to be held 12:00 – 1:30 pm, Wednesday, January 10, during Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference and Expo, in Washington, D.C.
Building Innovation 2018 Opening Keynote to Highlight Ways to Sustain, Strengthen, Secure
The president of Thornton Tomasetti, Raymond P. Daddazio, EngScD, PE, will serve as the Opening Keynote Speaker during Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference and Expo, to be held Tuesday, January 9, 8:00 am – 10:00 am ET, in Washington, D.C.
2018 FEDCon® Keynote Will Highlight WBDG Whole Building Design Guide®
Each year, FEDCon® gives private-sector architects, engineers, contractors and manufacturers an insight into the construction process of the different agencies of the U.S. federal government. The 2018 FEDCon® Keynote Breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, during Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference & Expo
Appraisal Institute Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2018 Annual Conference
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, is accepting proposals by Dec. 1 – just two weeks away –for presentations at the organization’s 2018 Annual Conference, July 30-Aug. 1, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.
Volunteer and Save: Students Needed to Assist at Building Innovation 2018
Students interested in attending Building Innovation 2018: The National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Conference & Expo, January 8-11, 2018, at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., already receive a discounted price on registration. However, there’s a chance to attend the Conference for FREE as a volunteer.
BSSC Training Courses Now Available On-Demand
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.
Appraisal Institute Premieres Land Valuation Seminar
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a seven-hour educational seminar on land valuation issues today in Chicago.
Law Center on Homelessness Releases Education Manual to Help Students and Families After Hurricane...
The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty (the Law Center) released its Homeless Education Advocacy Manual: Disaster Edition, a resource that guides homeless students and their families displaced by a disaster on their rights to educational continuity and stability during disaster recovery.<
Check Out the Session Speakers at Building Innovation 2018
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. Secure.
Appraisal Institute Unveils ‘Green’ Commercial Valuation Course
The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, premiered a two-day educational course on valuation of green commercial properties last week in Nashville, Tennessee
Tips To Finding The Best Location For Your Startup
The world of startups has an infinite amount of factors that can impact the success of a business. Location can be one of these factors depending on the industry, service you provide, and type of business. There are some businesses that do better in a remote location as they can pay below industry norm without worrying about being outbid for talent. The same location for two different businesses can mean completely different results even if they are providing the same service. The following are tips to find the best location for your startup.
NIBS, NBI Issue Guidance to Help Jurisdictions Achieve Energy Goals
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.
Deadline Extended to Nominate a Project for a 2017 Beyond Green™ Award
Had plans to nominate a cutting-edge project for a 2017 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awardbut didn’t have enough time? The National Institute of Building Sciences has extended the deadline for entries. Don’t miss the chance to recognize those buildings, initiatives and innovations that are influencing, informing and inspiring the high-performance planning, design, construction and operations processes.
MBA Recognizes 40 New Certified Mortgage Banker Graduates
MBA Education, the award-winning education division of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), recognized 40 individuals who earned the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB®) designation at a ceremony held at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo in Denver, CO. Earning one's CMB is the highest professional honor within the real estate finance industry.
NeighborWorks America trains community leaders and honors local heroes
On Oct. 13, NeighborWorks America presented six individuals with its annual Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by community leaders. The recognition occurred during the NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute, which strengthens the skills of residents and provides seed grants to help them execute action plans when they return home.
