NIBS Releases the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, announced the release of the Report for a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL), a landmark roadmap for creating national, interoperable BIM standards across highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure.

Developed through collaboration with industry leaders, federal and state agencies, and research partners, the report establishes a framework for modernizing the design, construction, and management of transportation assets. The CBTL has the potential to unify fragmented digital practices into a single, authoritative resource, reducing lifecycle costs, streamlining project delivery, and strengthening resilience against natural and man-made threats.

"America's global competitiveness depends on a transportation network built for the future," said George Guszcza, President and CEO of NIBS. "By following the recommendations made in this report, the nation can harness digital innovation to deliver safer, smarter, and stronger infrastructure for every community."

Key outcomes of implementing the recommendations from the report include:

• Lower long-term maintenance and operations costs.
  
  
• Enhanced resilience through predictive asset management.
  
  
• Accelerated adoption of digital design and construction practices.
  
  
• Greater economic opportunity through more efficient project delivery.

Chartered by Congress, NIBS is uniquely positioned to convene government, industry, and the public to shape standards that safeguard American lives, strengthen competitiveness, and ensure taxpayer investments achieve maximum value. For more information on this report, please click here. 

About the 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.

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SOURCE National Institute of Building Sciences