OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL

Off-site construction is the planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements at a location other than their final installed location to support the rapid and efficient construction of a permanent structure. Off-site construction is characterized by an integrated planning and supply chain optimization strategy.

In 2013, the National Institute of Building Sciences established the Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) to serve as a research, education and outreach center for relevant and current information on off-site design and construction for commercial, institutional, and multifamily facilities.

NIBS staff and members of the OSCC have supported Federal and private off-site construction research projects, including toolkits, roadmaps, and reports for the off-site industry. NIBS and the OSCC encourage OSCC members and other off-site stakeholders to submit reports or projects of interest that can help in the furthering of the Council’s goals.

RESEARCH

To continue to research and improve the numerous productivity benefits of off-site construction—specifically in the areas of labor, scheduling, cost, quality, and safety

EDUCATION

To educate the benefits and applications of off-site construction, which is characterized by an integrated planning and supply chain optimization strategy

OUTREACH

To promote relevant and current information on off-site design and construction for commercial, institutional and multifamily facilities

MEMBERSHIP

OSCC to serves as a research, education and outreach center for off-site design and construction for commercial, institutional, and multifamily facilities. Members represent the diversity of interests in off-site construction including owners, manufacturers, contractors, architects and academia.

OSCC Board Members represent the diversity of interests in off-site construction including owners, manufacturers, contractors, architects and academia.

OFFICERS

Chair

Ryan M. Colker, J.D., CAE

Vice President of Innovation, ICC

Vice Chair

Marc Bielas

Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers

Past Chair

Aundre Oldacre

Member-At-Large

Ryan E. Smith

MOD X Modular Offsite Consultant;
SDC Director Washington State University

Board of Directors Liaison

Nancy Novak

Compass Datacenters, Fairfax, VA

Staff Lead

Jiqiu (JQ) Yuan, PhD, PE, PMP

Chief Resilience Officer, National Institute of Building Sciences

Tools and Resources

A strategic report that presents the key knowledge gaps and research needs to overcome the barriers and challenges to offsite…
The NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures serves as the starting point for updates to U.S.…
This toolkit serves as a starting point for developing real estate projects with manufactured housing by: Providing an overview of the…
The National Institute of Building Sciences is authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve the public interest as the essential forum for…
This toolkit offers a starting point and provides important resources for lenders, developers, and stakeholders interested in pursuing…
The Modular and Off-Site Construction Guide serves as a primer on the modular approach for architects. It includes: value and…
This report compiles the results of a follow-up survey conducted in 2018 by the Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) to understand how…
Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities
In this report, the Institute’s National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) examines effective strategies…

Should you have any additional questions about the Off-Site Construction Council or would like to know more about the council’s activities, please contact:

Staff Lead

Jay Kline
Director, Project Management
National Institute of Building Sciences

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