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NIBS Calls for Incentivizing more Resilient Buildings

A collaborative approach removes silos and incentivizes investors, owners, lenders, insurers, developers and local governments to work…

84 Lumber’s Dinelle on Teamwork: “Surround Yourself with Good People”

Early in Judy Dinelle’s career, she pursued semi-professional softball. For many reasons, Dinelle walked away from that path, but among her reasons: She knew she wasn’t going to make a […]

84 Lumber’s Dinelle on Teamwork: “Surround Yourself with Good People”

Early in Judy Dinelle’s career, she pursued semi-professional softball. For many reasons, Dinelle walked away from that path, but among her reasons: She knew she wasn’t going to make a […]

Fauci: Now’s the Time to Double Down on Public Health Measures

White House coronavirus health official Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, November 12, to address virus surge and share encouraging news about vaccines. The situation […]

Fauci: Now’s the Time to Double Down on Public Health Measures

White House coronavirus health official Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, November 12, to address virus surge and share encouraging news about vaccines. The situation […]

84 Lumber Co. and NIBS Collaborate to Celebrate Women Leaders in the Building Industry

84 Lumber has signed on to sponsor the Women Executives in Building virtual series, reaching female executives and C-suite leaders (WASHINGTON, DC, November 10, 2020) – The National Institute of Building […]

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 […]

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