Tag Archives: NIBS

NIBS seeks professional presentations

May 29, 2017

As its sixth annual conference approaches, the Conference Planning Team of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has issued a call for presentations supporting the event’s central themes.

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NIBS offers new learning options and resources

February 10, 2017

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released a number of updated resources building owners and design/construction professionals can use to support their work.

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FWHA releases information modeling for bridges

September 16, 2016

The Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) teamed up with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) to issue Bridge Information Modeling Standardization, setting a path to implement the use of computer modeling for bridge construction in the United States.

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ASHRAE revises commissioning certification to meet DOE guidelines

May 6, 2016

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has updated its commissioning certification program requirements offering recognition by U.S. government agencies for contracts requiring commissioning services.

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UN Headquarters wins top sustainability honor

January 28, 2016

The renovation of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City received the Honor Award at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Sustainable Buildings Industry Council’s (SBIC’s) 2015 ‘Beyond Green’ High-performance Building and Community Awards.

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