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Webinar: Transportation Infrastructure and Your Daily Commute
Webinar: Transportation Infrastructure and Your Daily Commute

The passage of H.R.3684 – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – ensures daily commutes across metropolitan cities and small towns will be improved.

The law includes $1.2 trillion in total funding, reauthorizing surface transportation programs for five years and investing $110 billion in funding. The bill also guarantees $89.9 billion for public transit over the next five years between reauthorizations and new funding.

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2020 MOVING FORWARD: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL

The National Institute of Building Sciences is authorized by the U.S. Congress to serve the public interest as the essential forum for discussing issues and identifying opportunities within the building community. The NIBS Consultative Council assembles high-level building community leaders to make collective recommendations directly to policymakers – and by NIBS to the President of the United States – to improve our nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

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43 Percent of Built Environment Employees Say Their Company Has a DEI Program
Survey: 43 Percent of Built Environment Employees Say Their Company Has a DEI Program

A 2021 Built Environment Social Equity Survey of the National Institute of Building Sciences has found that more than two in five (43%) employed/working respondents indicate their company has a program or initiative dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.

NIBS launched the survey in March with the help of market research and consulting firm Avenue M Group. Nearly 12,000 responses were collected.

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2021 Built Environment Social Equity Survey

In December 2020, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) held a social equity roundtable with over two dozen organizations representing the built environment. This conversation resulted in a recommendation to advance the work on this issue, including obtaining consistent research from across the many sectors of the built environment.

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2021 Built Environment Social Equity Survey
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In December 2020, the National Institute of Building Services (NIBS) held a social equity roundtable with over two dozen organizations representing the built environment...

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NIBS COVID-19 Town Hall: Healthy Buildings & the Effect on Public Health During the Pandemic

Apr 4, 2025   |   9:24 AM – 9:24 AM ET
In this town hall, our experts discussed the importance of healthy buildings as they relate to public health. We also learned why it’s essential to prioritize climate justice and the green energy sector.

NIBS COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: The Future of Design & Construction

Apr 4, 2025   |   9:24 AM – 9:24 AM ET
The pandemic is forcing businesses and organizations to reevaluate future plans. Your company will want to be ready for anything — our experts covered what you can do to keep your staff and employees safe as the nation continues with the process of reopening for business.

NIBS COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: Mental Health and Sanitation of COVID-19 Facilities

Apr 4, 2025   |   9:24 AM – 9:24 AM ET
In this town hall, industry experts discussed best practices to prepare and close out spaces used for COVID-19 patients. Our panel also gave detailed advice on sanitation of buildings and how to address mental health challenges as people plan to reenter facilities, convention centers or hotels used to house COVID-19 patients or medical personnel. Your company may need to conduct business at one of these convention centers or hotels in the future. If you plan to visit or stay at a property that could have been affected, learn the steps taken to keep future attendees or guests safe and ease your customers or employees’ anxiety.

COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: Preparing for Reentering Buildings

Apr 4, 2025   |   9:24 AM – 9:24 AM ET
The National Institute of Building Sciences hosted a Virtual Town Hall with leaders from across the built environment to address concerns regarding building safety around COVID-19. Stakeholders discussed preparing for safely reopening businesses and offices to our workforce and customers.

2019 Moving Forward: Findings and Recommendations from the Consultative Council

NIBS serves as the unbiased forum for discussing issues and identifying opportunities within the building community. The NIBS Consultative Council assembles high-level building community representatives to make collective recommendations directly to policymakers to improve our nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

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