This week all of the building industry players will gather together to collaborate on important industry-wide solutions. Building Innovation 2016: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fourth Annual Conference & Expo, January 11-15, 2016, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Metro Washington, D.C., is set to coordinate the efforts of all disciplines toward Achieving a Resilient Future. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is the Conference’s Technical Programs Sponsor.

High-performance and resilient communities and buildings are on the horizon, but coordination and collaboration across all disciplines is required to cross the finish line. The National Institute of Building Sciences serves as the convener of the U.S. building industry. Consistent with its Congressional establishment and its role as an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment, the Institute brings together the thought leaders, the implementers and the influencers within the industry’s vast network of voices.

There are a wide range of opportunities for IAPMO members to gain valuable benefits from attending this unique Conference. Building Innovation 2016 offers IAPMO members the opportunity to:

• Learn about the important role tools, technology, people and processes play in the achievement of high-performance communities and facilities during Track One: Guidance and Groundwork — People, Process, Tools and Technologies to Reach Resilience
• Explore the concept of incentivization and find out how an enhanced vision of incentives for investment in resilience can facilitate achievement of resilient communities and facilities in Track Two: Preparation and Performance — Realizing Resilience through Incentives
• Witness an overview of a high-performance project firsthand from the project team’s perspective and hear the Institute’s vision for the industry’s future during the Plenary Symposium — Achieving a Resilient Future
• Hear about the new research by healthcare providers and building industry representatives that address challenges in the provision of high-performance facilities at the Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure 2016 Forum
• Influence the education of future industry professionals at the Building Science Education in North America Workshop — Building Bridges and Bridging the Gap
• Learn about new tools for the construction of high-performance buildings at the High Performance Building Council meeting
• Discover how quality credentialing programs can enhance achievement of community goals at the Commercial Workforce Credentialing Council meeting
• Find out how off-site construction technology and practice is assisting the achievement of project goals on safety, sustainability, project certainty and schedule at the at the Off-Site Construction Council meeting
• Gain insights on developments in the use of technology to advance achievement of building industry goals at the buildingSMART alliance® meeting
• Find out about the latest resources now available on the BRIK Building Research Information Knowledgebase® and WBDG Whole Building Design Guide® during the BRIK meeting and WBDG meeting
• Hear from the Architect of the Capitol about the U.S. Capitol revitalization, building and infrastructure budget, construction forecast and regulatory update during the Annual FEDCon® Breakfast
• See the latest advancements in innovative products and tools at the Building Innovation Expo
• Connect with industry leaders and experts at multiple networking events
• Get a jump-start on earning valuable continuing education units, with over 20 hours of credit per attendee available to be submitted for AIA approval