The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. Authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Councils and Workgroups edit
- Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
- Building Information Management (BIM) Council (formerly the buildingSMART alliance)
- Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC)
- Consultative Council
- Facility Management and Operations Council (FMOC)
- Multi-Hazard Mitigation Council (MMC)
- Off-Site Construction Council
- Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Workgroup
Technology programs edit
- HAZUS
- ProjNet
- Whole Building Design Guide WBDG
News edit
- NIBS Member Quarterly Newsletter
Standards and publications edit
- National BIM Standard - United States
- United States National CAD Standard
Former councils include:
- Facility Information Council (FIC)
- International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI)
Charter members edit
See also edit
External links edit