2024 is a big year for the National Institute of Building Sciences. NIBS officially was established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383. At that time, Congress recognized the need for an organization to serve as an authoritative source supporting government and private sector… more

NIBS has released the schedule for the Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. The conference theme is "The Next Generation of Building Technology," focusing on the impact of climate change on building enclosures, new techniques in building design and construction,… more

Every year, NIBS recognizes built environment professionals – thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators – folks who are getting things done and their work and projects support the industry in big ways. For the newest episode of the Building Innovation Podcast, we caught up with some of the award recipients from 2023. We spoke with the… more

NIBS has opened the call for abstracts for Building Innovation 2024. The deadline is February 23. Building Innovation is the premiere meeting for all who work to improve the built environment. The meeting will cover three topic areas: Resilience, Technology, and Building Performance & Sustainability. It takes place May 22-24, at the Capital… more

Every year, hundreds of built environment professionals descend upon Washington, DC, to attend the Building Innovation conference of the National Institute of Building Sciences. As part of our mission to continue conference education, NIBS has launched a new webinar series to reach even more professionals on new technology, trends, groundbreaking… more