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Why the Built Environment Workforce Shortage is a Threat to National Security
Construction sites sitting idle? Building projects delayed across the country? The built environment sector cannot find enough workers to meet America's critical infrastructure needs. The latest data shows a staggering gap between open positions in construction, trades, and facilities management versus available workers, indicating a dangerous… more
Data-Driven Partnering: Collaboration That Counts
Of the many things that I have loved in my 15 years of working at NIBS, topping the list is how we can collectively create “wholeness.” We build on ideas from all sectors of the building industry, celebrate synergies among the Whole Building Design Guide’s attributes—from resilience to aesthetics, and continually improve how the built environment… more
Podcast Episode Highlighting Mental Health Wins Award
The National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Podcast recently won a Silver w3 Award for the Season 1 episode, “Mental Health Crisis in Construction.” Receiving thousands of entries annually from across the globe, the w3 Awards honors outstanding social media marketing and content, websites, online marketing and advertising,… more
Digital Technology Council Seeks Board Nominations
The NIBS Digital Technology Council (DTC) Nominating Committee (NC) seeks nominations to fill officer positions on the DTC Board of Direction (BOD). Positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The Nominating Committee is looking to identify DTC members who are able to meet the responsibilities and duties of these high visibility positions… more
Building Innovation: Who Gets Your Vote for the 2024 Future Leaders Award?
Every year, NIBS takes pride in the built environment awards nomination and selection process leading up to the Building Innovation conference. We have seven awards up for grabs (and two scholarship opportunities), and these decisions aren’t taken lightly. Our awards committee carefully reviews and combs through every nomination packet. Last… more