Institute Attends Earthquake Resilience Summit at White House
Supports Executive Order to Establish Federal Earthquake Risk Management Standard Representatives from the National Institute of Building Sciences visited the White House yesterday to attend The Earthquake Resilience Summit hosted […]
NIBS Receives ANSI Pre-Approval of Four Better Buildings Workforce Schemes
Review Paves Way for Credentialing Bodies to Certify Energy-Related Building Professionals Over the past several years, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), through its Commercial Workforce Credentialing Council (CWCC), […]
Institute Honors Industry Leaders during Annual Awards Ceremony
Each year, the National Institute of Building Sciences hosts an Awards Reception and Dinner to recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding service to the Institute, the building community […]
BSSC Second Annual Colloquium Covers the Latest on NEHRP Provisions, Project 17
Registration Now Open Join the members of the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) when they host the second annual BSSC Colloquium on “Seismic Design Update […]
The Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure Research Team 1 Report: Owner Organization for Successful Project Outcomes
This is the report of the Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure’s Team 1. Facilitated by Kirk Hamilton, FAIA, of Texas A&M…
Opening Keynote Calls Building Industry to Meet Nation’s Resilience Challenges Head On
The National Institute of Building Sciences kicked off the first day of educational programs Wednesday, January 13, at Building Innovation 2016: The Institute’s Fourth Annual Conference and Expo with a […]
SBIC Recognizes 2015 Beyond Green™ Award Winners
The National Institute of Building Sciences Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) recognized the 2015 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awards winners today at the Beyond Green™ Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the […]
NIBS, RICS Project Seeks Ways to Expand Use of Public-Private Partnerships, Promote High-Performance
Initial Report Released at Building Innovation 2016 in Metro Washington, D.C. As federal agencies deal with ongoing budget challenges, especially for capital projects, and aging assets facing significant maintenance backlogs, […]
STEM Education Program Exceeds Initial Fundraising Goals
The National Institute of Building Sciences, through its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Program, kicked off a fundraising effort yesterday during Building Innovation 2016: The Institute’s Annual Conference and […]
New CFIRE Report Presents Ways to Finance Energy Projects in Buildings
As renewable-energy sources and sustainable building technologies grow, the functionality, financial performance and resilience of the built environment in the United States is increasingly linked to the energy sector. Today, […]