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Report of the Results of the 2018 Off-Site Construction Industry Survey

This report compiles the results of a follow-up survey conducted in 2018 by the Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) to understand how…

Modular Construction For Multifamily Housing

Modular multifamily housing construction can increase the development of healthy affordable housing by saving significant cost, time,…

Benefits and Challenges of a Timely Code Adoption Cycle

Many jurisdictions in the United States have put building codes and standards in place to protect the health, safety and welfare of…

Engaging Code Officials Early in the Process to Achieve High-Performance Buildings

In recent years, building owners and communities have increasingly focused on improving the design, construction and operation of…

Development of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions ASCE/SEI 7-16 Adoption Report

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

This guidance document, developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and the New Buildings Institute, gives jurisdictions…

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

National BIM Guide for Owners

The purpose of the National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO) is to outline for the building Owner how to develop…

Project 17 Workshop on Seismic Hazard Mapping

On November 28, 2016, a Project 17 Workshop on Seismic Hazard Mapping was organized and presented by the Project 17 Committee of BSSC…

Saving Time with Modular Bathroom Pods

Bathroom pods contribute to a cleaner and safer work environment, help reduce labor, materials, waste, and costs, and increase speed…

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