National BIM Standard-United States Version 3 Release Postponed

Words: Dan KamysThe National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance was scheduled to roll out the National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US) Version 3 (V3) next Wednesday, April 15. However, due to some unforeseen delays, the release of NBIMS-US V3 is being postponed. The Alliance apologizes for the delay. The V3 production team is working diligently to get the final preparations in place. Stay tuned. An announcement will be imminent in the coming weeks. For more information, contact the National Institute of Building Sciences.
American Treasure: Valparaiso’s Grand Gardner Hotel
October 2026

A 125-year-old school building in Valparaiso, Indiana, is getting a second life, and much of the credit goes to the masonry that has been standing there since 1899. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an adaptive reuse project centered on the former Gardner Schoo

Designing Better Masonry Envelopes Starts with the Air Barrier
October 2026

As expectations for building performance continue to rise, air barriers have become a critical part of modern wall design. Today’s building envelopes must support energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, moisture management, and increasingly strin

Amerimix Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Amerimix will recommit as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

WIRE-BOND Renews as a Platinum Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that WIRE-BOND will renew as a Platinum Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.