NIBS has appointed new leadership to the Digital Technology Council Board of Direction. The newly elected officers will serve a two-year term. Terms began last month. The officers include: Chair: Alex Belkofer, Senior Director, Virtual Design & Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Vice Chair: David Morales, Associate Vice… more

Rapid urbanization and increasingly complex construction projects require the building industry to turn to innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Digital twins – dynamic and interactive virtual replicas of physical assets – are emerging as a powerful tool to revolutionize how buildings are designed, constructed… more

Modular construction consists of building components prefabricated offsite in a manufacturing facility. These components are then transported and assembled onsite. Since both offsite and onsite work simultaneously occur, opportunities exist to shorten construction schedules and speed income generation, particularly for projects with repetitive… more

Architecture and engineering firms face the daunting task of creating enduring structures amidst uncertain future climate conditions. Planning for the coming decades necessitates integrating climate science as a pivotal component of their decision-making process. Global warming scenarios vary widely, from severe impacts due to high greenhouse gas… 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