NIBS Rebrands Council to Focus on Building Information Management
The BIM Council will lead the development of U.S. information management standards and building processes (WASHINGTON, DC, November 4, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has rebranded the buildingSMART alliance […]
Building Seismic Safety Council Updates Earthquake Design Provisions for FEMA
New seismic provisions for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program support strong standards and codes to bolster building resilience (WASHINGTON, DC, October 21, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences Building […]
NIBS Partners with ASC to Advance Sealants Resources on the Whole Building Design Guide
The partnership will connect the built environment with sealant technology guidance (WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has partnered with The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) […]
NIBS Supports Bipartisan House Bill to Protect Communities from Future Flood Disasters
The Flood Resiliency and Taxpayer Savings Act would direct federal agencies to plan for future risks (WASHINGTON, DC, October 2, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences applauds the introduction of […]
Women Supporting Women in the Built Environment – and Beyond
We’ve all got unconscious biases. Some companies do better to keep it in check. Amazon Web Services takes it to a new level: Before every interview, AWS managers and directors […]
Women Supporting Women in the Built Environment – and Beyond
We’ve all got unconscious biases. Some companies do better to keep it in check. Amazon Web Services takes it to a new level: Before every interview, AWS managers and directors […]
Podcast: Female Association Leaders Discuss the Work Ahead to Fuel Recovery
The pandemic has forced many companies into recovery and resilience. National Institute of Building Sciences CEO Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, recently spoke with ASAE Stronger By Association podcast host Mary […]
Podcast: Female Association Leaders Discuss the Work Ahead to Fuel Recovery
The pandemic has forced many companies into recovery and resilience. National Institute of Building Sciences CEO Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, recently spoke with ASAE Stronger By Association podcast host Mary […]
Firefighters Can’t Save Every Home: Report Covers Protecting Your Property From Disasters
National Institute of Building Sciences report addresses updating buildings to withstand flood, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes (WASHINGTON, DC, September 15, 2020) – Images of smoky, apocalyptic skylines from the West […]
2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions
The following publications were prepared for the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency by the…
