The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) is a worldwide network of building and construction experts who improve their day-to-day performance through international co-operation and information exchange with their peers. It’s an international community of brilliant minds and head-of-class entities focused on building and construction research and innovation. CIB was established in 1953 with United Nations’ assistance and holds special UN consultative status. The Board of Directors is an impressive group of 25 senior leaders within their countries’ research and academic communities. Collaborate and Compare: CIB’s 40+ Commissions give members the opportunity to collaborate with global experts on in-depth and multi-facetted research and consensus building. Each Commission consists of global researchers, academics, and practitioners and cover the most relevant aspects of building and construction. Participants in expert Commissions gain access to: • global expertise; • cutting edge data; • a powerful network; and • an opportunity to validate their own research. Compare your research and innovation against the world’s leaders. Take what you learn, apply the knowledge, and improve. Inclusion and Inspiration CIB is a community that includes everybody. It promotes inclusion and diversity. Voices from all cultures and backgrounds contribute positively to the advancement of our industry. Members benefit from this inclusivity as it exposes them to new ways of thinking. Members are inspired by our diverse network. Member organizations can apply to host international CIB conferences that bring together the world’s greatest minds to share ideas, present state-of-the-art research and validate innovation. Belong and Boost: Members belong to and shape the industry’s future. Students can join CIB chapters at member universities. This is valuable to international and research-oriented students because it offers exchange opportunities.