99. L.I.F.E & Healthcare

99. L.I.F.E & Healthcare

This post explores the major forces shaping healthcare today and the importance of the L.I.F.E. Concept in helping health systems build and maintain the right balance of staff, equipment, services, and physical space to meet the needs of their...
94. Templates (Ts), Where Data Starts

94. Templates (Ts), Where Data Starts

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,...
98. A Name, It’s All in the Family 

98. A Name, It’s All in the Family 

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...
93. Definitions & Acronyms

93. Definitions & Acronyms

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...
86. What is BuildUSA all About? 

86. What is BuildUSA all About? 

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...