A new Fellowship status was launched at buildingSMART International’s Barcelona summit in April, recognising the voluntary contributions of 18 buildingSMART members and officers – past and mainly present – from around the world.
This first tranche of awards celebrated the founding of buildingSMART (then called IAI), and many of those honoured were instrumental in its creation and in setting up their own chapters. Others had provided technical assistance in developing the IFC standard. “Our new Fellows come from very varied backgrounds and have willingly contributed their time and experience to make buildingSMART the thriving and influential organisation it is today,” said Patrick MacLeamy, bSI chair. At the request of the new Fellows, Patrick MacLeamy was also awarded a Fellowship in recognition of his long service – and infectious commitment – to bSI.
Each of the Fellows present was presented with a buildingSMART certificate and gold pin. The pin is in the shape of the buildingSMART links logo, allowing the new Fellows to be identified immediately at public events.