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National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Launch of Modernized WBDG 3.0 Platform

The release of WBDG 3.0 marks a significant step toward serving federal agencies, industry practitioners, and the broader built environment community more effectively

June 30, 2026

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced the launch of WBDG 3.0, a modernized and enhanced version of the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), which has served as a trusted resource for the building community for more than two decades.

NIBS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Building Innovation Conference

The annual conference brings together influential voices from government, the AEC industry, technology, research, and academia to drive timely discussions that advance innovation, strengthen coordination, and improve outcomes nationwide.

April 29, 2026

This May, the National Institute of Building Sciences will host the 2026 Building Innovation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, in McLean, Virginia, featuring a strong lineup of respected leaders from across the built environment.

NIBS Appoints Jade L. Rung as Chief Growth Officer

In his role as Chief Growth Officer, Jade will lead strategic expansion, increased engagement at the Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal and local levels

April 15, 2026

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced the appointment of Jade L. Rung, PE, PMP, as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

NIBS Announces Fireside Chat at 2026 Building Innovation Conference

The event brings together leaders from Government, the AECO industry, research and academic institutions, and community leaders to advance innovation and resilience across the nation’s-built environment

March 27, 2026

The National Institute of Building Sciences announced that Major General (Retired) Kimberly M. Colloton and Blake Shiver, Vice President and General Manager, Public Sector at Procore Technologies, will headline a special fireside chat at the 14th annual Building Innovation Conference, taking place May 19–20.

NIBS Announces Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Federal and Infrastructure Programs

NIBS has promoted Shirley K. Albritton, PE, PMP, to Senior Vice President of Operations, and Eric Rawdon, PE, PMP, to Vice President of Infrastructure

March 10, 2026

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, MOD X Launch Initiative to Streamline Housing Approval Through System Certification

The volunteer-driven partnership underscores a shared industry commitment to modernizing the approval and regulatory process for housing

February 13, 2026

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has announced the formation of a specialized work group to develop a Housing System Certification Program Standard, signaling a potential transformation in how residential construction is regulated nationwide.

Tooey Courtemanche to Deliver Keynote Address at Building for Tomorrow Summit

The Building for Tomorrow Summit gathers leaders from both the public and private sectors, including policymakers, infrastructure experts, researchers, and industry innovators

December 29, 2025

The Building for Tomorrow Summit announced that Tooey Courtemanche, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Procore Technologies will headline the summit’s keynote session.

Ellen Thorp Appointed Chair of NIBS Consultative Council

Thorp brings extensive experience in sustainable roofing, building resilience, and advancing environmentally responsible practices

December 3, 2025

The Coalition for Sustainable Roofing announced that Ellen Breipohl Thorp, CAE, president and managing director of COSUR, has been appointed Chair of the Consultative Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

NIBS Joins Giving Tuesday

New Donor Program Supporting Public Benefit and Building Innovation

November 25, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences announced that it will participate in Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025, as part of its expanded donor program aimed at accelerating building innovation for the public benefit.

National Institute of Building Sciences to Be Featured on Empowered for Public TV Hosted by Meg Ryan

The segment will spotlight NIBS’ leadership in advancing building science, resilience, and innovation across the built environment

November 6, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced its upcoming feature on Empowered, the acclaimed Public TV series hosted by award-winning actress Meg Ryan.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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