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Clean Water, Sanitation, and the Built Environment

Wed, February 21, 2024

As part of the 2024 Moving Forward Report, the Consultative Council is exploring the topic of “Water and Sanitation Access and the…

2023 Social Equity in the Built Environment Workforce Survey

Wed, May 24, 2023

In December 2020, the National Institute of Building Services (NIBS) held a social equity roundtable with more than two dozen…

2022 Moving Forward Report

Tue, March 28, 2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council has issued its 2022 Moving Forward Report, looking closely at the…

2021 Moving Forward Report

Fri, May 6, 2022

Each year, the Consultative Council publishes the Moving Forward Report to investigate key challenges facing the building industry and…

2020 MOVING FORWARD: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL

Wed, June 30, 2021

The National Institute of Building Sciences is authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve the public interest as the essential forum for…

2021 Built Environment Social Equity Survey

Wed, May 5, 2021

In December 2020, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) held a social equity roundtable with over two dozen organizations…

2019 Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council

Mon, July 15, 2019

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) serves as the unbiased forum for discussing issues and identifying opportunities within the building community.

2018 Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council

Tue, January 1, 2019

Each year, the Council develops a Moving Forward Report, which becomes part of the Institute’s Annual Report that goes to the…

Consultative Council on Efficient Use of Water

Wed, January 25, 2012

Fresh water is a finite, essential resource. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that 36 states expect to experience local,…

Consultative Council on Codes and Standards

Sun, January 1, 2012

When adopted by jurisdictions, codes and standards represent the community’s expectations for the protection of the health, safety and…

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