Initially, Michelle Buczkowski considered “being the only” an isolating place.
Buczkowski, vice president of talent management with 84 Lumber, shared during the virtual leadership meeting of the Women Executives in Building on August 31, that many times she felt like the youngest – and only – woman in a room.
“For a while I saw ‘being the only’… more
The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Information Management (BIM) Council has released the results of its NBIMS v4 Publishing and Formatting Survey. The survey was distributed to NIBS members and the general public during the month of June 2021.
The main takeaway: Respondents want a National BIM Standard that will be easy to use… more
The latest United Nations report on climate change has made one thing clear– something must be done. Rising temperatures and an increase in drought frequency mean wildfires will continue to threaten our communities year-round.
According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are wildfires across 15 states in the U.S. There have been 107… more
Members like Dana Kennish “Deke” Smith, FbSI, FAIA Emeritus, embrace the unique opportunities that the National Institute of Building Sciences was provided in its enabling legislation.
NIBS was established by Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. Congress recognized the need for an organization to serve… more
With more than 5.6 million commercial buildings and 118 million housing units in the United States, existing buildings are a key asset to the nation.
But as the needs of society shift, policymakers, building tenants and owners place increased emphasis on the performance of buildings, including sustainability, health and resilience. The existing… more
