2024 is a big year for the National Institute of Building Sciences.

NIBS officially was established in August 1974, by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383. At that time, Congress recognized the need for an organization to serve as an authoritative source supporting government and private sector building science research, code/standards development, and innovative technology integration.

NIBS has released the schedule for the Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol.

The conference theme is "The Next Generation of Building Technology," focusing on the impact of climate change on building enclosures, new techniques in building design and construction, durability, and sustainability.

Every year, NIBS recognizes built environment professionals – thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators – folks who are getting things done and their work and projects support the industry in big ways.

For the newest episode of the Building Innovation Podcast, we caught up with some of the award recipients from 2023.

We spoke with the following award recipients:

NIBS has opened the call for abstracts for Building Innovation 2024.

The deadline is February 23.

Building Innovation is the premiere meeting for all who work to improve the built environment. The meeting will cover three topic areas: Resilience, Technology, and Building Performance & Sustainability. It takes place May 22-24, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC.

NIBS seeks speakers who can cover:

Every year, hundreds of built environment professionals descend upon Washington, DC, to attend the Building Innovation conference of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

As part of our mission to continue conference education, NIBS has launched a new webinar series to reach even more professionals on new technology, trends, groundbreaking tools, best practices, and workforce solutions.

It’s our way of extending Building Innovation beyond the in-person meeting.

The NIBS annual meeting – Building Innovation 2023 – saw hundreds of built environment professionals descend on the Washington Hilton in DC.

Educational sessions started Wednesday, September 6, and they covered four tracks: building performance and sustainability, resilience, technology, and workforce.

The conference concludes today.

Wednesday session highlights included:

The National Institute of Building Sciences has launched Building Innovation: The Podcast.

The podcast will feature a diverse lineup of building industry experts discussing issues and solutions that impact the built environment.

Johnny Fortune, Executive Director of the U.S. National BIM Program, serves as host of the podcast.

Each year at Building Innovation, awards are given in several areas for exceptional service in the building industry. NIBS’ Exceptional Woman in Building award celebrates the industry’s remarkable female thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and champions of change who have made outstanding contributions to the built environment.

Each year, the National Institute of Building Sciences recognizes an outstanding individual or organizational member who has made a substantial contribution in support of the mission, goals, and objectives of NIBS. The NIBS Distinguished Service award also honors the impact made to the entire building community.