
The built environment is being challenged by many trends and disruptors: digital transformation, off-site manufacturing, sustainability concerns, an aging workforce leading to lack of skilled labor, as well as COVID-19, which is affecting the health, safety, and well-being of workers.
Organizations must remain resilient to meet challenges and… more

NIBS has secured 20 signatures from leaders committed to supporting greater diversity in the built environment.
The primary goals that CEOs agreed to include building diverse staff and volunteer leadership teams, sharing best practices, and promoting this work with association membership.
Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, President and CEO of NIBS, said… more

NIBS team member Roger Grant recently presented at the BIM for Infrastructure webinar – the third in a series of industry workshops for the U.S. transportation industry promoting model-based digital delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Grant provided an update on the National BIM Program.
The series is sponsored by the Highway Engineering… more

The National Institute of Building Sciences has installed the 2021-2022 Board of Directors and council leadership, effective October 1.
The board includes several new officers:
Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, F.ASCE, M.NAC, Executive Director, Charles Pankow Foundation – Chair
Thomas H. Phoenix, Sr., PE, FASHRAE, LEED-AP, CPL Architects and… more

NIBS just wrapped a successful Building Innovation 2021, virtually hosting hundreds of attendees September 27-29. We’re grateful to all of our BI2021 presenters, attendees, and sponsors.
This year’s presenting sponsor was the International Code Council. Other generous supporters of BI2021 included 84 Lumber Co., The American Institute of… more