Building Innovation: The Podcast
Building Innovation: The Podcast is the official podcast of the National Institute of Building Sciences. It will bring to the mic a wide array of stakeholders, providing a holistic view of what is happening in the built environment. The podcast
will help raise awareness about industry challenges as well as educate the industry on emerging innovative solutions. It also will feature NIBS’ work and that of our
eight volunteer bodies, which includes seven councils.
NIBS convenes subject matter experts to support advances in building science and technology and explores research-based innovations for the built environment.
Building Innovation: The Podcast
Industry Trends from a Change Agent Perspective
In this episode of the Building Innovation podcast, host Johnny Fortune is joined by Salla Eckhardt, Vice President of Innovation, OAC Services. Eckhardt provides a fresh take on empowering women in a predominately male industry, through the lens of her individual journey as a transformational change agent in construction. She also discusses how digital transformation is socially equalizing the industry, shares her experience as a NIBS volunteer, and discusses industry trends, such as AI, smart cities, the metaverse, and data governance.
Tune in monthly to the official podcast of the National Institute of Building Sciences, where host Johnny Fortune and fellow subject matter experts convene to support advances in building science and technology.