Building Innovation: Who’s the 2024 Exceptional Woman in Building?
For decades, the National Institute of Building Sciences has recognized outstanding members of the built environment.
During the pandemic, NIBS opened several new awards categories to winners. These include the Exceptional Woman in Building Award, NIBS Distinguished Service, NIBS Innovator, Future Leaders, and DEI Leadership.
Last year, our 2023… more
After a six-year hiatus, NIBS brought back the in-person Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference on March 19-20.
Building enclosure experts and BEST6 attendees didn’t miss a beat.
The conference took place at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas.
This year’s theme was “The Next Generation of Building Technology… more
As the most commonly used human-made resource on the planet, cement and concrete production accounts for approximately 6% of the world's CO2 emissions.1 With demand rising and the global construction industry projected to reach $16 trillion USD by 2030, achieving carbon neutrality will require intentional actions from policymakers and industry… more
Nearly half of Americans live and work in high seismic regions throughout the United States. These regions currently have $108 trillion of national building assets.
The work of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) helps mitigate risk to these buildings and our communities.
Separately, windstorms are responsible for 60% of… 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