Of the many things that I have loved in my 15 years of working at NIBS, topping the list is how we can collectively create “wholeness.” We build on ideas from all sectors of the building industry, celebrate synergies among the Whole Building Design Guide’s attributes—from resilience to aesthetics, and continually improve how the built environment… more

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

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton arrived and leveled parts of the south, increasing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and rising seas have made difficult the task of planning for the Atlantic Hurricane Season. We take for granted essential services like communications, fuel, water and wastewater, power and electricity, and transportation… more

The National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Podcast recently won a Silver w3 Award for the Season 1 episode, “Mental Health Crisis in Construction.” Receiving thousands of entries annually from across the globe, the w3 Awards honors outstanding social media marketing and content, websites, online marketing and advertising,… 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