Building Innovation 2023 concludes today at the Washington Hilton
(WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2023) – The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) today recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2023.
BI2023 is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions to greater challenges.
“NIBS serves the public interest by advancing building science and technology to improve the nation’s built environment,” says Rebecca Liko, Acting President and CEO of NIBS and Chief Financial Officer. “Our award winners are a direct reflection of this mission, and we are proud to recognize these professionals for their service and leadership.”
The 2023 award recipients are:
- NIBS Distinguished Service – Dudley McFarquhar, PhD, PE, VP & Partner, Stone Building Solutions and President, McFarquhar Group Inc.
- Exceptional Woman in Building – Salla Eckhardt, Senior Vice President, OAC Services, Inc.
- Future Leaders – Zahra Ghorbani, BIM Manager, Office of Physical Plant, Department of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University
- NIBS Innovator – Wildfire Prepared Home-Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
- Beyond Green™ – Holabird Academy + Graceland Park O’Donnell Heights Elementary Middle School Zero Energy Schools for Baltimore City
- Mortimer M. Marshall Lifetime Achievement – David Bonneville, Senior Principal, Degenkolb Engineers, Retired
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