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 […]
#ThisIsNIBS: Dana Kennish “Deke” Smith, FbSI, FAIA Emeritus
Members like Dana Kennish “Deke” Smith, FbSI, FAIA Emeritus, embrace the unique opportunities that the National Institute of Building Sciences was provided in its enabling legislation. NIBS was established by […]
#ThisIsNIBS: Dana Kennish “Deke” Smith, FbSI, FAIA Emeritus
Members like Dana Kennish “Deke” Smith, FbSI, FAIA Emeritus, embrace the unique opportunities that the National Institute of Building Sciences was provided in its enabling legislation. NIBS was established by […]
Supporting the Built Environment Workforce on the Nation’s Existing Buildings
With more than 5.6 million commercial buildings and 118 million housing units in the United States, existing buildings are a key asset to the nation. But as the needs of […]
BI2021 Resilience Sessions to Cover Infrastructure, Building Codes, Climate Injustice and Sustainability
The NIBS virtual meeting will feature nearly 30 sessions over three days (WASHINGTON, DC, August 25, 2021) – Resilience will take on many forms during the Building Innovation 2021: Virtual […]
Turbo Grants Survey Report 2021
The MMC conducted a national survey to solicit feedback on the development of a National Mitigation Resource Portal. This report summarizes some of the key findings in four areas:
#ThisIsNIBS: John Messner, Director, Computer Integrated Construction, Penn State University
The National Institute of Building Sciences provides members with the opportunity to make an impact on the industry. “The first impact is really in the research area that we focus […]
