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...
by | Apr 16, 2017 | 6-Building Processes and Operations, Blog Posts
The volume of product-related information available today can overwhelm consumers. They sense a need for a consistent buying experience which will ensure satisfactory decision making and successful transactions. Most technological innovations throughout history have...
by | Apr 15, 2017 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Blog Posts
Businesses today operate in one of two broad categories: The boutique market, where companies offer customers high levels of customer experience and support, but restrict their distribution into the marketplace The commodity market, where companies severely limit...