National Institute of Building Sciences

Created by an act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations on the impact and improvement of the built environment for the American people.  At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.

From shaping industry standards to guiding digital transformation, we empower building professionals, policymakers, and owners to make informed decisions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. We convene experts across sectors to develop solutions that ensure construction, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness keep pace with evolving challenges.

Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline—it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.

For more information, visit nibs.org or follow @bldgsciences on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Articles about National Institute of Building Sciences

Infrastructure Leadership Expansion: NIBS Promotes Two Executives to Key Roles

Promotions of Shirley K. Albritton and Eric Rawdon reinforce capabilities in engineering, construction, and resilience across the built environment. Washington, DC — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced two key leadership promotions that will expand the organization’s capabilities across Department of Defense programs, infrastructure, and resilience initiatives. NIBS has promoted Shirley K. Albritton, […]

NIBS Takes Over SFTool, Unveils High Performance Building Guide for Future-Ready Federal Facilities

Formerly SFTool, the new platform strengthens government infrastructure planning with smarter, cost-effective building guidance. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform […]