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UNITING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

May 6, 2024   |   4:06 PM – 4:06 PM ET

Pro Builder and Pro Remodeler's Women in Residential Construction Conference joins forces with Building Design+Construction’s Women in Design+Construction Conference for three days of keynote presentations, workshops, roundtable sessions, interactive panel discussions, networking events, and more.

The new Women in Residential+Commercial Construction Conference (WIR+CC) will take place in Nashville, TN, October 25-27. Combining these two long-standing events aligns with our mission to create the most impactful event for women in the design and construction industry.

DOE Seeks Proposals for Residential Retrofit Projects

Building America, a program of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, seeks proposals for multidisciplinary expert teams to tackle reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or decarbonizing, existing homes of several U.S. regions.

Projects will address technical challenges through field validation and demonstration, measurement and verification, and workforce training.

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Construction Jobs Rise While Employers Struggle with Labor Shortage

A major increase in construction jobs has employers struggling to find enough crew workers to handle projects. In March, reports showed a plunge in construction opportunities. Now, a little over a month later, the issue is a lack of available workers to fill an influx of construction job openings. The problem has become so significant that some businesses have had to decline more projects than they accept in order to minimize risk.

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COAA Connect Fall 2023

May 6, 2024   |   4:06 PM – 4:06 PM ET
COAA promotes facility Owner leadership and continuous improvement in the planning, design, and construction process through education, collaboration, and information exchange.

COAA Connect Spring 2023

May 6, 2024   |   4:06 PM – 4:06 PM ET
This event provides an opportunity for Owners and their partners to learn, connect, and share in a setting reflective of The COAA Way mindset.

Offsite Construction for Housing: Research Roadmap

A strategic report that presents the key knowledge gaps and research needs to overcome the barriers and challenges to offsite construction.

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We’re Sponsoring the Cal Poly Pomona Team in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon!

The National Institute of Building Sciences is proud to announce sponsorship of the Cal Poly Pomona team participating in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon 2023 (OCSD23).

OCSD23 challenges university teams to design and build model solar-powered homes that address climate change and California’s housing needs. It aims to empower future generations to lead the state’s transition to 100% renewables.

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Fannie Mae MH Advantage Guide

This toolkit serves as a starting point for developing real estate projects with manufactured housing by: Providing an overview of the manufacturing process; Outlining each step in the planning and the construction of MH Advantage-eligible subdivisions; Explaining the regulations that govern manufactured housing; Providing essential resources for lenders, developers, and other stakeholders.

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Fannie Mae Multifamily Construction Toolkit

This toolkit offers a starting point and provides important resources for lenders, developers, and stakeholders interested in pursuing multifamily modular construction.

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