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Centralized BIM Transportation Library (CBTL) Report

Thu, September 18, 2025

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released Towards a Centralized Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL): Summary of Available Resources and Technical Requirements to guide the development […]

Benefits and Challenges of a Timely Code Adoption Cycle

Tue, February 6, 2018

Many jurisdictions in the United States have put building codes and standards in place to protect the health, safety and welfare of…

National BIM Guide for Owners

Sat, June 3, 2017

The purpose of the National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO) is to outline for the building Owner how to develop…

Data Needs for Achieving High-Performance Buildings

Sat, January 1, 2011

Data Needs for Achieving High-Performance Buildings

Sat, January 1, 2011

Buildings are complex and becoming more so as owners and policymakers demand particular levels of performance. The focus is no longer…

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