NIBS
type: Concept
in scheme: providers
definition: The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was authorized by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. In establishing NIBS, Congress recognized the need for an organization that could serve as an interface between government and the private sector. The Institute's public interest mission is to: improve the building regulatory environment; facilitate the introduction of new and existing products and technology into the building process; and disseminate nationally recognized technical and regulatory information. Summary Provided by: http://www.nibs.org/aboutnibs.html

CONSORTIA/INSTITUTIONS
type: Concept