NIBS Assumes Management of the Sustainable Facilities Tool

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform will be known as the High Performance Building Guide (HPBG), a new name that reflects its […]

Richards Building Supply Launches Contractor CRM

Richards Building Supply, one of the nation’s top five independent, family-owned exterior building materials distributors, has unveiled Richards CRM, a comprehensive, easy-to-use software solution designed specifically for residential exterior remodeling and builder contractors. The platform delivers tools for project management, instant quoting, invoicing, payments, scheduling, and more—all with no onboarding costs, long-term contracts, or hidden […]

Why relationships matter more than titles or pedigree

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Jennifer Kinsey is general manager and commercial business unit leader in the Nashville office of Atlanta-based contractor Reeves Young. Opinions are the author’s own. In an industry full of smart, capable builders, I’ve learned that out-titling someone […]