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Why the Built Environment Workforce Shortage is a Threat to National Security

Wed, February 12, 2025

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 […]

Data-Driven Partnering: Collaboration That Counts

Mon, December 2, 2024

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 […]

Digital Technology Council Seeks Board Nominations

Wed, August 14, 2024

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 […]

Building Innovation: Who Gets Your Vote for the 2024 Future Leaders Award?

Wed, April 24, 2024

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 […]

NIBS Receives Nonprofit Awards and Research Recognition

Tue, February 27, 2024

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 Named Among 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofits

Tue, November 21, 2023

By Christine Cube Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. Recently, the National Institute of Building Sciences received a first-time award – 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits. To achieve this, we […]

Housing Affordability: A Problem Multiple Decades in the Making

Mon, November 20, 2023

By Christine Cube The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held a three-part public hearing, bringing together veteran building industry experts to discuss the state of housing affordability. There’s ample motivation […]

NIBS Wins a Bronze Stevie Award

Tue, September 5, 2023

We’re celebrating at NIBS HQ in Washington. The National Institute of Building Sciences took home a Bronze Stevie Award in the Organization of the Year – Non-Profit or Government Organizations-Small […]

Recognizing a Lifetime of Work in the Building Industry

Mon, July 10, 2023

Each year, NIBS honors a building industry icon with the Mortimer M. Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award. Established in 2011 and named after the first member of NIBS, this award is […]

Build Out Alliance Gives LGBTQ+ Community a Place in the Industry

Wed, June 28, 2023

June’s Pride Month honors and celebrates the movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights and culture. Since 2017, Build Out Alliance has pursued its mission to promote and […]

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