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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
NIBS Receives Nonprofit Awards and Research Recognition
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 […]
Our Golden Anniversary: NIBS Turns 50 in 2024
2024 is a big year for the National Institute of Building Sciences. NIBS officially was established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, […]
NIBS Named Among 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofits
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
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
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
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 […]
