AIA Technology in Architectural Practice has long supportrd the development of interoperability in architectural technology. OSCRE is a memebr of the Building Connections Alliance, a group of organizations focused on architectural technology and committed to pursuing interoperability. Inclusion of organizations like OSCRE in siginifcant government projects is a hopeful sign that the country's largest owner and facility manager is committed to open standards and interoperability as well.
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PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTIONDepartment of Defense Elevates OSCRE Membership to Play Strategic & Supporting Role for Industry Standards Initiatives
Washington, D.C – December 10, 2007 - - The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE) announced today the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense - Installations & Environment (ODUSD-I&E) recently elevated their OSCRE membership from Associate to that of Executive. ODUSD-I&E is responsible for providing military installation assets and services necessary to support our military forces in a cost effective, safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound manner.
Executive members of OSCRE play a critical role in establishing and monitoring the organization’s strategic plan; standards development, publication & adoption; and operations for both OSCRE Americas and the soon to be launched OSCRE International. OSCRE Americas and OSCRE International are each led by a Board of Directors drawn from the Executive membership pool. Additional committees comprised of Executive members will be launched within the next few months to further leverage the knowledge and expertise these members can offer.
Read more at: http://www.oscre.org/
For Further Information: Elaine Groves, VP Alliance Services, Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE), Tel. (678) 937-9750, Email: Elaine.groves@oscre.org