Every year, NIBS takes pride in the built environment awards nomination and selection process leading up to the Building Innovation conference. We have seven awards up for grabs (and two scholarship opportunities), and these decisions aren’t taken lightly. Our awards committee carefully reviews and combs through every nomination packet. Last… more

For decades, the National Institute of Building Sciences has recognized outstanding members of the built environment. During the pandemic, NIBS opened several new awards categories to winners. These include the Exceptional Woman in Building Award, NIBS Distinguished Service, NIBS Innovator, Future Leaders, and DEI Leadership. Last year, our 2023… more

After a six-year hiatus, NIBS brought back the in-person Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference on March 19-20. Building enclosure experts and BEST6 attendees didn’t miss a beat. The conference took place at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. This year’s theme was “The Next Generation of Building Technology… more

It’s been a busy and celebratory last several months at NIBS HQ. 2024 marks our 50th anniversary as an organization created by Congress. But on top of that, we’re swimming in gratitude for recently being honored by several organizations with several awards. These include: Silver Anthem Award for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign… more

The Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference is just a month away – March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol! Room discounts for our hotel block conclude Friday, February 23. The BEST6 theme is "The Next Generation of Building Technology," focusing on the impact of climate change on building enclosures, new… more