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Institute, ASC, ACSA Release Results of Latest Survey on Off-Site Construction Education

The National Institute of Building Sciences (Institute) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC), Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have released the results of a survey to understand how institutions of higher education are teaching about off-site construction methods. This joint effort, investigated by researchers from Washington State University, University of Nebraska and Colorado State University, follows on an initial survey conducted in 2014.

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Off-Site Construction Council to Form Subcommittees
Off-Site Construction Council to Form Subcommittees

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. It often is characterized by an integrated planning and supply chain optimization strategy.

The NIBS Off-Site Construction Council serves as a research, education and outreach center for relevant and current information on off-site design and construction for commercial, institutional, and multifamily facilities. It’s looking to form some subcommittees.

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CMAA Annual Conference

May 16, 2022   |   3:20 PM – 3:20 PM ET

CMAA's Annual Conference is CMAA's flagship event which includes a comprehensive exhibit hall, plenary and breakout sessions, and the annual Industry Recognition Awards where our annual Project Achievement Awards, Person of the Year, and other individual honors are presented.

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prefabAUS 2021 Conference

May 16, 2022   |   3:20 PM – 3:20 PM ET
prefabAUS is a 2-day conference gathering professionals and experts from the construction industry to discuss the future of prefabrication in Australia with our 2021 edition on the theme of Merging to Mainstream | Offsite: Building blocks for a sustainable future.

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International Mass Timber Conference

May 16, 2022   |   3:20 PM – 3:20 PM ET
The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world.

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Report of the Results of the 2015 Off-Site Construction Industry Survey of Software Usage

This report compiles the results of a survey conducted by the Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC) in the summer of 2015 to identify the types, frequency of use and effectiveness of software platforms being utilized by the off-site construction sector. A total of 22 participants, with more than half representing the architecture/engineering or general manager/general contractor disciplines, responded to the survey.

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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 the U.S. construction sector use off-site construction techniques and technologies has changed since its initial survey in 2014. A total of 205 participants responded to the 2018 survey. The respondents came from across the building industry, representing the diverse stakeholders involved in the decision making and implementation of off-site construction.

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Women in Construction Conference

May 16, 2022   |   3:20 PM – 3:20 PM ET
The Women in Construction (WIC) Conference is the Mid-Atlantic region’s premiere forum for education, professional development and networking for women in the build industry.

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2021 AGC Annual Conference

May 16, 2022   |   3:20 PM – 3:20 PM ET
AGC Convention will focus on sharing solutions from experienced contractors and industry experts on key construction issues. Moreover, this conference is also going to talk about valuable new connections along with connections to shape the future of the industry and the association.

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