COUNCILS

CONSULATIVE COUNCIL

The Consultative Council assembles high-level building community representatives to make recommendations directly to the executive and legislative branches of government to improve our nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

Each year, the Consultative Council publishes the Moving Forward Report to investigate key issues, offering solutions to overcoming these challenges. The 2024 Moving Forward Report looks closely at two critical access challenges facing the building industry: (1) Clean Water and Sanitation and (2) Housing Affordability.

CONVENING THOUGHT LEADERS

To bring together industry leaders and experts from across the built environment to improve our nation’s infrastructure and buildings

IDENTIFYING CHALLANGES

To assemble experts who identify key issues they believe will be facing the industry in the year ahead

FINDING SOLUTIONS

To develop and publish a yearly report that offers solutions to key challenges the built environment faces

MEMBERSHIP

The council provides a forum for regular interaction and discussion among key organizations. These organizations represent consumers, architects, engineers, government officials, contractors, researchers, and housing officials.

OFFICERS

Chair

Brian Pallasch

Executive Vice President & CEO, IIBEC

Vice Chair

Thomas W. Smith III, ENV SP, CAE, F.ASCE

Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers

Board of Directors Liaison

Kimberly Jones

College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University, Washington, DC

Staff Leads

Jennifer Hitzke

Chief of Staff

Kenneth Alexander

Reports

Clean Water, Sanitation, and the Built Environment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 1, 2012

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

Housing Affordability Hearing

During this hearing by the NIBS Consultative Council, attendees learned about the causes of and the solutions to the housing affordability crisis in America. The hearing was open to the public. NIBS has published a report of hearing events and key findings.

Infrastructure 2022 Webinar Series

Infrastructure continues to be one of the biggest topics through recent policy changes, media coverage, and the passed legislation

COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series

Bringing America back to work and restarting the economy will take planning and vision. Any movement in the direction toward reentering and repopulating buildings, businesses, and transportation systems must follow the health and safety guidelines set forth by science and data, the federal government, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and World Health Organization. To meet this challenge, the Consultative Council sponsored a series of COVID-19 virtual town halls.

Should you have any additional questions about the Consultative Council or would like to know more about the council’s activities, please contact:

Staff Lead

Kenneth Alexander

Executive Vice President & CEO, IIBEC

Companies & Organizations

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CC Press

NIBS to Host Housing Affordability Hearing November 6

November 1, 2023

NIBS Consultative Council Issues Report on Decarbonization of the U.S. Built Environment

March 29, 2023

Latest CC Publication

Clean Water, Sanitation, and the Built Environment

February 21, 2024

Innovative Solutions for the Built Environment

Established by the United States Congress, NIBS’ mission is to serve the public interest by advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment.