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

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

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

By Christine Cube Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. Recently, the National Institute of Building Sciences received a first-time award – 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits. To achieve this, we needed the support of our community to speak on our behalf about the work and service we provide to the built environment. Thank you to all… more

By Christine Cube The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held a three-part public hearing, bringing together veteran building industry experts to discuss the state of housing affordability. There’s ample motivation to fix the problem, but it’s taken decades for us to get here. And the road forward isn’t easy to navigate. “This is… more