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National Institute of Building Sciences 
Summary
The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that identify, resolve problems and potential issues in the built environments throughout the United States.[1] 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
- Mortimer M. Marshall Jr., FAIA
- Homer Hurst
See also edit
External links edit
- National Institute of Building Sciences
- ^ Sciences, National Institute of Building. "National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Building Innovation 2024 Schedule". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.