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Coming to BEST6? View the Full Schedule

NIBS has released the schedule for the Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. The conference theme is “The Next Generation of […]

Building Innovation Podcast: Meet Our 2023 Built Environment Award Recipients

Every year, NIBS recognizes built environment professionals – thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators – folks who are getting things done and their work and projects support the industry in big […]

Send Us Your Speaker Abstracts for Building Innovation 2024

NIBS has opened the call for abstracts for Building Innovation 2024. The deadline is February 23. Building Innovation is the premiere meeting for all who work to improve the built environment. […]

Our Year on the NIBS Blog: Top Posts from 2023

As we look to 2024, we’re reflecting on the news and information that crossed the NIBS blog this year. Here are our top posts from each month, according to readership. […]

Thank You and Happy Holidays from NIBS!

By NIBS Staff As we close out another year, we want to take this time to thank our members, contributors, and sponsors. Your support of the National Institute of Building […]

NIBS Named Among 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofits

By Christine Cube Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. Recently, the National Institute of Building Sciences received a first-time award – 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits. To achieve this, we […]

Housing Affordability: A Problem Multiple Decades in the Making

By Christine Cube The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held a three-part public hearing, bringing together veteran building industry experts to discuss the state of housing affordability. There’s ample motivation […]

Community Resilience is Now at the Center of Modern Model Building Code Development

By Sara Barrett, Building Seismic Safety Council The Building Seismic Safety Council’s Functional Recovery Planning Committee has published a report detailing the recommended scope, organization, and deliverables for developing functional recovery code […]

NIBS Opens Up Building Innovation Webinar Series

Every year, hundreds of built environment professionals descend upon Washington, DC, to attend the Building Innovation conference of the National Institute of Building Sciences. As part of our mission to […]

NIBS to Host Housing Affordability Hearing November 6

By Christine Cube On Monday, November 6, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host a day-long public hearing to discuss the state of housing affordability and solutions to bring […]

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