As an ANSI standard, the NGBS is subject to regular review and update to increase efficiency and incorporate best practices and innovations. There are three ways to contribute toward the development of the next NGBS version:
  1. Submit Proposed Changes: Submit your ideas to improve the NGBS compliance criteria. Proposed changes are accepted through April 5 at http://ngbscm.homeinnovation.com.
  2. Apply to Participate in a Task Group: The topic-specific Task Groups (TGs) review, consider, and edit proposed changes in order to provide recommendations to the Consensus Committee.
  3. Apply to Participate on the Consensus Committee: Consensus Committee members vote on proposed changes.