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BEST5 Technical Committee Extends Call for Abstracts
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council – Philadelphia are extending the deadline to submit abstracts for papers for presentation at the fifth BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science and Technology™ (BEST5), to be held April 16 – 18, 2018 at the historic Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Consultative Council to Host Briefing During High Performance Building Week 17 hours ago
The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council will host a briefing during High Performance Building Week to highlight its 2016 Moving Forward Report. The Congressional luncheon briefing, “Achieving a High-Performance Built Environment: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council,” will be held Tuesday, June 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Cannon House Office Building, Room 122, in Washington, D.C.
Tristan Grimbert of EDF Renewable Energy elected to chair AWEA board as WINDPOWER 2017...
The Board of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) elected Tristan Grimbert of EDF Renewable Energy its chair today as thousands of developers, manufacturers, and suppliers headed to the largest gathering of the wind energy industry in the Western Hemisphere.
Rural Residents, Conservationists to Oppose Water Bill at Tuesday Hearing
A coalition of Nevadans will be at the state legislature Tuesday afternoon to voice their opposition to proposed state water-law revisions that would make it easier to siphon groundwater away from rural Nevada, which could devastate local ecosystems and economies
Composite Steel, Concrete Structures Focus of June BSSC Webinar
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the fourth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free webinar, “Seismic Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures,” will be held Friday, June 2, 2017, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET (11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT).
Mayor Bowser to Cut Ribbon at “Green” Renovated Affordable Housing Preservation Project
On Thursday, April 20, at 2 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the completion of renovations at Channel Square Apartments, a 231 unit mixed-income building in Ward 6. Committed to housing preservation for all DC residents, renovations at Channel Square include energy efficient heating and cooling, a computer lab, a community garden, and a playground
COVO, Design-Forward, ‘Small-Lot’ Homes Open in Silver Lake
Planet Home Living has unveiled COVO, a collection of 10 sleek, small-lot homes in the heart of Silver Lake. The community includes a new, fully-furnished model home set to grand open on Saturday, April 22nd and is open “by appointment only” prior to the grand opening.
NREL Brings Together Clean Energy Innovators at Industry Growth Forum
The Industry Growth Forum, hosted by the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), this week attracted more than 400 investors, entrepreneurs, technologists and thought leaders to Denver, Colo. Three companies were honored with Best Venture and Outstanding Venture Awards at the conclusion of the event.
AWWA’s ACE17 super-saver registration deadline is March 30
The deadline for early registration for the American Water Works Association’s 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE17) is this Thurs., March 30, at midnight EDT. ACE17 will be held June 11-14 in Philadelphia, Penn.
BEST5 Technical Committee Issues Call for Abstracts
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council – Philadelphia are seeking abstracts for papers for presentation at the fifth BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science and Technology™ (BEST5), to be held April 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mayor Bowser to Highlight Administration’s Housing and Jobs Initiatives at the More for Housing...
Tomorrow at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will highlight her Administration’s unprecedented investments in DC Government programs that promote pathways to the middle class for all DC residents by producing and preserving affordable homes, implementing new strategies to end chronic homelessness, and connecting more residents to job and employment training resources
Only One Week Until BSSC’s Precast Concrete Webinar
There is still time to register for the webinar, “Seismic Design of Precast Concrete Structures,” hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC). This is the second webinar in the 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Water Week 2017: Water Sector Unites
The nation’s leading water organizations, representing the full spectrum of water issues, water research fields, utilities and consumers from every part of the country, will join forces in Washington, DC this month for Water Week 2017. During the week of March 19 - 25, hundreds of water, wastewater and stormwater professionals, thought leaders, stakeholders and grass roots supporters will gather and advocate with one voice for national policies that advance clean, safe, affordable and sustainable water for all Americans.
Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell Announce Upcoming Energy Infrastructure Hearing
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EST in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.
Two Weeks to Go before BSSC Webinar on Precast Concrete
Don’t miss the second webinar in the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) 2017 series. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the free webinars highlight the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures, as well as its supporting materials, FEMA P-1051 Design Examples and FEMA P-1052 Training Materials.
Register for Free Water Week Web Seminar on March 7!
Register today for a free webcast for attendees and anyone interested in attending the 2017 National Water Policy Fly-In in Washington, DC. The webcast will be held on March 7 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET. Please note that this is a new time for the webinar on March 7.
Sen. Shaheen, Energy Leaders To Headline Efficiency Event
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and New York Power Authority CEO Gil Quiniones will headline the Alliance to Save Energy’s Great Energy Efficiency Day in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Feb. 8
Mayor Bowser to Participate in ‘Point in Time’ Count, Discuss Administration Efforts to End...
On Wednesday, January 25 at 9 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District Officials as they conduct the city’s “Point in Time” count, an annual census of persons experiencing homelessness. Since taking office, Mayor Bowser has implemented a broad range of initiatives to combat homelessness in the District, including providing District families with year-round access to shelter, increasing the capacity of the homeless system to quickly connect families with housing opportunities, and expanding services for youth experiencing homelessness
January 27 BSSC Seminar Will Look at Reinforced Concrete Structures
The first webinar in a new 2017 series hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) and sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will focus on the seismic design of reinforced concrete structures using the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for Buildings and Other Structures and its primary reference standards: ASCE/SEI 7-10: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures and ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
In-It-to-Win-It with Structural Insulated Panels @ IBS 2017, Jan. 10-12 at Booth W6353 in...
The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) will be at the International Builders Show in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Jan. 10-12 at booth W6353 showing builders how to transform their businesses with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). SIPA members from Foard Panel, Murus Structural Insulated Panels, Extreme Panel Technologies Inc., ENERCEPT, FischerSIPS, R-Control SIPs, Porter SIPs, Premier SIPS and Innova Eco Building Systems
