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).

SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS:

• Building Seismic Safety Programs
• Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Physical Security
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Delivery

FACILITY PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS:

• Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
• High Performance Buildings Program
• National Mechanical Insulation Committee
• Indoor Environmental Quality

INFORMATION RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMS

• Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)
• buildingSMART Alliance
• Total Building Commissioning
• Facility Maintenance & Operations Committee (FMOC)
• U.S. Courts Design Guide
• 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