Resilience 2021: The Importance of Seismic Functional Recovery and Community Resilience in the Built Environment

Nearly half of the U.S. population resides in portions of 42 states that are at risk of experiencing a damaging earthquake within the next 50 years. That’s according to the […]
Women Executives in Building – When “Being the Only” is Its Own Superpower

Initially, Michelle Buczkowski considered “being the only” an isolating place. Buczkowski, vice president of talent management with 84 Lumber, shared during the virtual leadership meeting of the Women Executives in […]
BIM Council: NBIMS v4 Survey Respondents Want an Accessible and Easy-to-Reference Standard

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Information Management (BIM) Council has released the results of its NBIMS v4 Publishing and Formatting Survey. The survey was distributed to NIBS members […]
BIM Council: NBIMS v4 Survey Respondents Want an Accessible and Easy-to-Reference Standard

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Information Management (BIM) Council has released the results of its NBIMS v4 Publishing and Formatting Survey. The survey was distributed to NIBS members […]
Building Innovation 2021 to Highlight the Changing Workplace in the Built Environment

The NIBS virtual meeting takes place September 27-29 (WASHINGTON, DC, August 26, 2021) – The workplace – its culture and workforce – will be a key track for Building Innovation […]
BI2021 Technology Sessions to Cover AI, BIM, 3D and Off-Site Construction

The NIBS virtual meeting will feature nearly 30 sessions over three days (WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2021) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has a powerful Technology track lineup for Building […]
NIBS Co-Sponsors Building Safety Event with International Code Council and Building Owners and Managers Association International

Dialogue covered how communities monitor the safety of existing buildings, building codes and inspections, and guidance for building owners (WASHINGTON, DC, August 19, 2021) – In light of the tragic […]
Resilience 2021: The Case for Resiliency in the Wildland-Urban Interface

The latest United Nations report on climate change has made one thing clear– something must be done. Rising temperatures and an increase in drought frequency mean wildfires will continue to threaten our communities […]
Resilience 2021: The Case for Resiliency in the Wildland-Urban Interface

The latest United Nations report on climate change has made one thing clear– something must be done. Rising temperatures and an increase in drought frequency mean wildfires will continue to threaten our communities […]
NIBS Convenes Built Environment Leaders for Social Equity Roundtable

NIBS to sign PwC CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion and collect and share DEI best practices with industry CEOs (WASHINGTON, DC, August 12, 2021) – The National Institute of Building […]