The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Institute provides an authoritative source and a unique opportunity for free and candid discussion among private and public sectors within the built environment. The Institute's mission to serve the public interest is accomplished by supporting advances in building sciences and technologies for the purpose of improving the performance of our nation's buildings while reducing waste and conserving energy and resources.

 

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News View All

  • NCEF Report Called "A Must Read"

    May 23 2012

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  • BRIK Coming Your Way: Institute, AIA Collaborate on New Research Portal

    May 23 2012

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  • Robert Whitman, Hazus Earthquake Committee Chair, Dies at 84

    May 23 2012

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Events View All

  • Save the Date: Resilient Buildings Workshop Planned for October 18

    October 18 - May 23, 2012

    8:04 AM - 8:04 AM

  • Building Innovation 2013 - National Institute of Building Sciences Conference & Expo

    January 07 - 10, 2013

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Washington Marriott at Metro Center - Washington, D.C.

The BEST Conference
BEST3: High Performance Buildings - Combining Field Experience with Innovation, April 2-4, 2012, Atlanta GA