by steve | Nov 19, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
In developing the BuildUSA concepts and Prototype Initiative business plan, a number of industry recognized, as well as new words and terms were utilized. This post is a compilation of this information and provides both definitions and acronyms of some of the...
by steve | Nov 19, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
This post explores Template (Ts) as the central repository of the standards and workflows, that significantly reduce the tedious work of coordinating data into different formats (i.e. plan, section, schedules, elevations, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts,...
by steve | Nov 18, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
Despite an explosion of technology and data, the building industry still struggles to turn innovation into real performance gains. Why? Seven structural barriers continue to hold progress back—and the next shift may be closer than it seems. Innovation Is...
by ayaan | Nov 15, 2025 | B-8_ UNCATEGORIZED
Building Memories (BM) uses personal experiences to explore topics of importance to building. This BM highlights the remarkable wildlife thriving along the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area. This is the third Building Memories post focused...
by steve | Nov 15, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Building Memories
Building Memories (BM) uses personal experiences to explore topics of importance to building. This BM reflects on a bike trip around Banff, Canada. For years, I have admired stunning photos of Banff, Lake Louise, and the Canadian Rockies. I’ve been...
