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National Institute of Building Sciences

National Institute of Building Sciences

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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.

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Councils and Workgroups

  • 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

  • HAZUS
  • ProjNet
  • Whole Building Design Guide WBDG

News

  • NIBS Member Quarterly Newsletter

Standards and publications

  • National BIM Standard - United States
  • United States National CAD Standard

Former councils include:

  • Facility Information Council (FIC)
  • International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI)

Charter members

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Sciences, National Institute of Building. "National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Building Innovation 2024 Schedule". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.


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