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Together, our members are finding solutions to challenges across the built environment.

Finding innovative solutions for the built environment

We bring together experts from throughout the building industry, design, architecture, construction, and government. Together, our members work to identify and address the challenges faced.

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Natural disasters can strike without notice. Our members' research and guidance help inform local and state governments and develop federal programs to lesson the impacts of these disasters on our communities.

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Advancing Building Enclosure Technology

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Built environment professionals virtually learning from subject matter experts on a variety of topics.

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BUILDING INNOVATION 2025

Our 2025 focus: Resilience.

May 19-21

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NIBS MEMBERS, SPONSORS, AND DONORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER WITH THE NATION'S LEADING EXPERTS TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE CHALLENGES FACING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

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Independent Review, Validation and Research

Developing and implementing programs that support our client's goals

Integration of Cross-Discipline Expertise

Identify and implementing solutions that cross disciplines, utilizing our network of subject matter experts

Strategy & Visioning

Supporting the establishment and management of independent review or validation panels

Facilitation

Communicating facilitated results through various outreach mechanisms, including reports and webinars

Education & Training

Developing training and continuing education courses that are recognized by AIA, GBCI and ICC

Guidelines and Best Practices

Delivering criteria, guidelines and best practices to support client activities or programs

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Innovative Solutions for the Built Environment

Established by the United States Congress, NIBS' mission is to serve the public interest by advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment.

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We're coming together to build a better tomorrow.

Finding innovative solutions for the built environment

Providing research to keep our communities safe

BEST Webinar Series

BI Webinar Series

BUILDING INNOVATION 2025

BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR

NIBS MEMBERS, SPONSORS, AND DONORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER WITH THE NATION'S LEADING EXPERTS TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE CHALLENGES FACING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

The Latest

See the latest member projects, reports and events that are guiding the industry

OUR ROLE

Independent Review, Validation and Research

Integration of Cross-Discipline Expertise

Strategy & Visioning

Facilitation

Education & Training

Guidelines and Best Practices

LATEST POSTS

Survey: Technology Adoption Across Construction and Building Owners

Why the Built Environment Workforce Shortage is a Threat to National Security

An Engineer's Perspective: Shaping Resilient Systems Through Policy and Practice

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