by steve | Dec 19, 2025 | Blog Posts
Properly implemented naming conventions are the foundation of efficient building project workflows. They reduce confusion, improve coordination, and unlock the full potential of STWs and AI-assisted processes. Why Naming Conventions Matter Maintaining...
by steve | Dec 16, 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 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 | Blog Posts, Building Orders, Building_History, Current Challenges & Resistance to Change (BHCCRC), Building's Future, BuildUSA Collaborative Environment-BCE, BUSA_Collaboratively Integrated Partner Organizations (CIPOs), BUSA_Evolving Basis of Design (BoD), BUSA_OPTIMIZED BUILDING (key BUSA concepts), BUSA_Strategic Vision, Business Plan & Business Strategy (BBPDS), Construction Assembly Modules & Modular Building, Data & Notes, Prototype Initiative, Standards Templates & Workflows (STWs), STRATEGIC VISION, What is it, and what are its goals?
This post explores the history and current status of BuildUSA. Building, Building’s Future Steve’s Build Blog (and its affiliated LinkedIn pages), Syntecgroup and BuildUSA, are laser focused on Building’s current challenges and future opportunities. Most...
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 highlights the remarkable wildlife thriving along the North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area. This is the third Building Memories post focused...
