The Return of BEST
After a six-year hiatus, NIBS brought back the in-person Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference on March 19-20. Building enclosure experts and BEST6 attendees didn’t miss a beat. The conference took place […]
Reducing CO2 Emissions with Green Cement and Concrete
As the most commonly used human-made resource on the planet, cement and concrete production accounts for approximately 6% of the world’s CO2 emissions.1 With demand rising and the global construction industry […]
Earthquake and Wind Storm Programs: Saving Lives and Livelihoods
Nearly half of Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets. The work of the National Earthquake […]
NIBS to Brief Legislators on Earthquake and Wind Damage Risk
Congressional briefing with industry partners on March 7 will cover resilience requirements to protect the nation from major disasters (WASHINGTON, DC, March 5, 2024) – To protect American lives and […]
Future-Proofing Our Built Environment
Architecture and engineering firms face the daunting task of creating enduring structures amidst uncertain future climate conditions. Planning for the coming decades necessitates integrating climate science as a pivotal component […]
NIBS Receives Nonprofit Awards and Research Recognition
It’s been a busy and celebratory last several months at NIBS HQ. 2024 marks our 50th anniversary as an organization created by Congress. But on top of that, we’re swimming in […]
NIBS Issues Report on Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
The Consultative Council’s Clean Water and Sanitation report will be included in a three-part 2024 Moving Forward Report to POTUS this spring (WASHINGTON, DC, February 22, 2024) – The National Institute […]
Clean Water, Sanitation, and the Built Environment
As part of the 2024 Moving Forward Report, the Consultative Council is exploring the topic of “Water and Sanitation Access and the…
Register Now for BEST6
The Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference is just a month away – March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol! Room discounts for our hotel block conclude Friday, […]
Our Golden Anniversary: NIBS Turns 50 in 2024
2024 is a big year for the National Institute of Building Sciences. NIBS officially was established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, […]