NIBS undertakes specific programs and projects as deemed necessary by its board of directors or its various councils. In some instances, the programs and projects make use of the Institute's established consensus process.

NIBS is currently involved in programs related to topics listed. For more information, click on a topic of interest or print our complete list (PDF).

• Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)
• Total Building Commissioning
• Facility Information Council
• International Alliance for Interoperability of North America (IAI-NA)
• buildingSMART Alliance
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Facility Maintenance & Operations Committee (FMOC)
• Asbestos Guidance
• Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
• High Performance Buildings Program
• U.S. Courts Design Guide
• Lead-Based Paint Programs & Publications
• Building Seismic Safety Programs
• Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC)
• National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
• NASA Reliability Centered Maintenance Technical Training
• GSA Building Performance and Customer Satisfaction
• GSA Underfloor System Guide
• GSA Intermittent Escalator Project
• GSA Cost Benchmark Study
• VA Security Assessments
• VA Security Criteria
• National Mechanical Insulation Committee
• National Construction Goals
• Construction Metrication Council