20. Who Is On First, What Is On Second, I Don’t Know Is On Third

by | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog Posts, BUILDING'S CHALLENGES, IMPACTS & TRENDS, GEN_Building_History, Current Challenges & Resistance to Change (BHCCRC), GEN_Business, Politics, Economy & Society (BBPES), PEOPLE, ORGANIZATION & CULTURE, Replace Pictures for old content

This post explores: The historical evolution and modern challenges of leadership in the building industry, emphasizing the fragmentation of roles and responsibilities, and advocating for clear, standardized processes akin to those in other industries to enhance...

DYK: Instead of AA, Use Building Batteries

by | Sep 4, 2018 | 03_AREAS OF INNOVATION, BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, BUILDING PERFORMANCE, QUALITY & VALUE, Did You Know? (DYK), Replace Pictures for old content

Did you know that in the United States approximately 20% of all electrical energy generated is used to heat and cool large institutional building. Can buildings be used as batteries by dumping energy in when renewable sources (wind/solar) are plentiful and then...