by steve | Dec 30, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
In building projects, only about 20% of the total effort is spent on physical construction, while the remaining 80% is dedicated to organizing information, coordinating teams, and managing workflows. Standardized naming conventions reduce confusion, improve...
by steve | Dec 30, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
The commercial and institutional sector is the second-largest user of publicly supplied water in the United States, accounting for approximately 17% of total public water withdrawals. As of 2005, commercial buildings consumed an estimated 10.2 billion gallons of water...
by steve | Dec 19, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
Templates embed standards, parameters, and workflows that govern how project data is created and managed. In BIM, Templates function as data frameworks—not just drawing setups—supporting automation and consistency. Well-structured Templates reduce rework by allowing...
by steve | Dec 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 | Dec 19, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
In 2024, the commercial sector used 16.45 quads of energy, 17% of the U.S. total, a 64% increase from 1980. In 2024, U.S. commercial buildings spent over $241B on energy. Space heating and cooling accounts for 21% of commercial energy use. Operation accounts for...
