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DYK: Wasteful Energy

by steve | Nov 5, 2018 | 02_INDUSTRY IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT, 13-INDUSTRY INFORMATION, FACTS & KNOWLEDGE, Did You Know? (DYK)

Did you know that Wasteful Energy uses in residential homes include the following and that these together they represent approximately 39% of all residential primary energy use? Heating and cooling unoccupied homes and rooms Inefficient appliances Thermostat...

21. My Story

by steve | Nov 5, 2018 | 04-TECHNOLOGY, MATERIALS & TOOLS, 08-PEOPLE ORGANIZATION & CULTURE, Blog Posts, Replace Pictures for old content

This post explores: A lifelong fascination with building, recounting childhood memories and introducing a “Did You Know” campaign to share simple, intriguing facts aimed at enhancing our understanding and interaction with the built environment. My First...

DYK: How Much Land Do You Use?

by steve | Oct 15, 2018 | 01_CHALLENGES CONFRONTING THE INDUSTRY, 02_INDUSTRY IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT, 13-INDUSTRY INFORMATION, FACTS & KNOWLEDGE, Did You Know? (DYK)

Did you know that urban areas comprise only 3.6% of the total land mass of the 48 contiguous states, but 80% of the Americans, live, work and play there.

DYK: How Big Is Your House?

by steve | Oct 15, 2018 | 03_GLOBAL TRENDS SHAPING THE INDUSTRIES FUTURE, 13-INDUSTRY INFORMATION, FACTS & KNOWLEDGE, Did You Know? (DYK)

Did you know that the average size of a residential U.S Single Family Home has grown from 983 sf in 1950 to 2,599 sf in 2017. A 164% increase

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

by steve | Sep 21, 2018 | 01_CHALLENGES CONFRONTING THE INDUSTRY, Blog Posts, 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...
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