The National Institute of Building Sciences recently was honored with a Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives for its National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) reauthorization briefing. In March, NIBS and industry partners hosted a Congressional briefing at the Rayburn House Office… more

The NIBS Digital Technology Council (DTC) Nominating Committee (NC) seeks nominations to fill officer positions on the DTC Board of Direction (BOD). Positions include Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The Nominating Committee is looking to identify DTC members who are able to meet the responsibilities and duties of these high visibility positions… 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

Among the first orders of business as administrating organization of this year’s U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day (WSD), NIBS was proud to nominate International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims for the prestigious Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award. Members of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment community will honor Sims… more

When it comes to barriers to women in construction, they generally include stereotyping and social barriers, lack of education and training, and conditions in the workplace. This and other diversity and workforce trends were covered during a recent day-long Women Executives in Building Symposium in Washington. Tracy Thomas, Managing Director for… more