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Happy Holidays from Team NIBS!
We want to take this moment to thank you for following and supporting the National Institute of Building Sciences. The greater built environment is critical to our work to ensure the nation remains healthy, resilient, sustainable, and prepared. This year, we developed a new three-year strategic plan to guide the organization. Our goals are… more
We’re Sponsoring the Cal Poly Pomona Team in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon!
The National Institute of Building Sciences is proud to announce sponsorship of the Cal Poly Pomona team participating in the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon 2023 (OCSD23). OCSD23 challenges university teams to design and build model solar-powered homes that address climate change and California’s housing needs. It aims to empower future… more
CFIRE and Partners Kick Off Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council (MMC) Committee on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE) held its Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 kickoff meeting with project partners this month. Nearly two dozen industry officials participated in the meeting to discuss collaboration and next steps. “We’re ready to take this to the next level,”… more
BI2022 Day 2: Hurricane Ian Mobilization, Building Awards, Resilience and Risk Management
The National Institute of Building Sciences wrapped its second day of educational sessions on September 28. The day began with a breakfast keynote by David Maurstad, Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance and Mitigation and Senior Executive of the National Flood Insurance Program with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.… more
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Recipients
NIBS this morning recognized built environment leaders, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2022. “NIBS serves the nation by advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment,” says AC Powell, JD, CPS, President and CEO of NIBS. “Our 2022 award recipients are a direct reflection of this mission. It is our… more