National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Nation
NIBS was established by Congress to support public and private building technology advancing the nation’s structures
This year marks five decades of significant contribution and service by the National Institute of Building Sciences to the U.S. built environment.
NIBS was officially established in August 1974 by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act, Public Law 93-383. At that time, Congress recognized the need for an organization to serve as an authoritative source supporting government and private sector building science research, code/standards development and innovative technology integration.