by | Mar 12, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Blog Posts
I read the other day that building projects for life on Mars are already underway. Researchers at Northwestern University, using samples of simulated Martian soil, have developed a blend of sulfur concrete that is super-strong, fast-setting and works well with 3-D...
by | Feb 28, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Blog Posts
One of the wonderful benefits of being an architect/builder/developer, is that, in the normal course of business you get the opportunity to learn about almost everything. Buildings impact on the landscape, technology, materials, finance, law, regulation and politics,...
by | Feb 4, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Blog Posts
I build things for a living. For almost four decades, I’ve worked as an architect, a general contractor, a developer and as CEO of both an architectural and building company. In terms of the way we do things as an industry, not much has changed during that time. But...
by | Oct 4, 2017 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Blog Posts
L.I.F.E. Concept (Originally published in 1986) Each year the public is becoming more conscious and concerned with issues of health care. It is no longer satisfactory to just be free of illness. People want to feel good, positive, and energetic. This psychology...
by | Sep 9, 2017 | Blog Posts, Challenges Confronting the Industry
“Building and Technology” The building industry is on the verge of entering the 21st century. Substantial improvements in technology, process and materials are leading a wave of innovation. For numerous reasons building has historically lagged behind other industries...
by | May 13, 2017 | 6-Building Processes and Operations, Blog Posts
The building industry has resisted this type of innovation, even though it has been successfully embraced by multiple industries for decades. In the next decade two collaborative business models will successfully differentiate themselves: Internally Integrated...
