by | Nov 5, 2018 | 4-Technology, Materials, Tools, 8-People, Organization and Culture, Blog Posts
I’ve been interested in building and buildings since I was a little kid. I have many childhood memories that involve building. Two stand out with particular vividness. When I was 4 years old my family moved to a new neighborhood. Now, when I ran out of the house...
by | Oct 15, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Challenges Confronting the Industry, Did You Know? (DYK), Funny & Interesting, Industry Impact on Economy, Society and the Environment
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.
by | Oct 15, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Did You Know? (DYK), Funny & Interesting, Global Trends Shaping the Industries Future
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
by | Sep 4, 2018 | 11-Building Performance and Quality, AREAS OF INNOVATION, Building, Construction, & Architecture, Did You Know? (DYK), Funny & Interesting, Industry Impact on Economy, Society and the Environment
Did you know that in the United States approximately 20% of all electrical energy generated is used to heat and cool large institutional building. Can buildings be used as batteries by dumping energy in when renewable sources (wind/solar) are plentiful and then...
by | Jul 6, 2018 | 6-Building Processes and Operations, Blog Posts
Building punches way above its weight. This single industry has an inordinate impact on the overall economy. The numbers speak for themselves. As of May 2018, the total value of construction projects in the United States (seasonally adjusted annual rate) exceeds...
by | Jun 14, 2018 | 9-Industry Collaboration, Blog Posts
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