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David Morales and Karoline Derse speaking on BIM for digital twins at the National Institute of Building Sciences
Karoline Derse and David Morales will discuss BIM for digital twins, at the NIBS Innovation Series Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Washington DC.
The National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Series: Digital Twins 2024 will explore innovative approaches to managing the lifecycle of built assets, with digital twins becoming a cornerstone for improving operational efficiency and asset management.
Salas O’Brien’s David Morales and Karoline Derse will present “Leveraging NBIMS-US Standards for Big Tech and Telecom: Laying the Foundation for Digital Twins through BIM Execution Planning” on December 10, 2024, from 1:15 PM to 2:20 PM.
This session will highlight how BIM Execution Planning (BEP)—aligned with the National BIM Standard – United States™ version 4 (NBIMS-US v4)—paves the way for creating digital twins, illustrated by work for a confidential telecommunications client.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into how AEC firms can utilize BEP and NBIMS-US™ to enhance deliverable quality and accuracy, accelerating the digital transformation of the built environment.
About the Presenters
David Morales, Associate Vice President and BIM Manager with Salas O’Brien, brings over 20 years of experience in BIM implementation and strategy. With a master’s in Global BIM Management and active memberships in the National Institute of Building Sciences and buildingSMART USA, David is a leader in advancing BIM standards across sectors such as telecommunications, data centers, federal facilities, and large-scale technology projects.
Karoline Derse, a managing principal, program manager, and account executive with Salas O’Brien, has over 20 years of experience leading architectural projects in critical environments and commercial building design. She specializes in applying emerging technologies to complex challenges, helping clients stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets.
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Digital twins represent a transformative opportunity for operational efficiency and sustainability. By aligning BIM Execution Planning with NBIMS-US standards, we’re helping clients not just build better but manage smarter across the entire lifecycle of their assets.Karoline DerseManaging Principal, Salas O’Brien
About National Institute of Building Sciences
The National Institute of Building Sciences is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization that supports advances in building science and technology. We were established by the U.S. Congress in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383. Congress recognized the need for an organization to serve as an interface between government and the private sector – one that serves as a resource to those who plan, design, procure, construct, use, operate, maintain, renovate, and retire physical facilities.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
For more details or to set up an interview, please contact Stacy Lake, Director of Corporate Communications.