by steve | Jul 21, 2019 | #Adoption (of new technology, materials, tools), #Collaboration, #Global Trends Impacting Building, #New building processes & operations, #New Building strategy & business model innovation, Blog Posts, BUILDING INDUSTRY INFORMATION, FACTS & KNOWLEDGE, Challenges Confronting the Building Industry, Change Coming to the Building Industry, Decision-making problem solving, GEN_Business, Politics, Economy & Society (BBPES), GEN_Other Related Concepts & Strategies, Replace Pictures for old content
This post explores: How eureka moments are not magical but the result of clear problem identification, thoughtful questioning, and forward thinking, which are crucial tools for builders navigating challenges and embracing industry changes. Eureka! Have you ever found...
by | Apr 22, 2019 | BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, Did You Know? (DYK), TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & REGULATION, WORKFLOWS, MATERIALS &TOOLS
Did you know that U.S. water systems need to invest $472.6 billion over the next 20 years to continue providing clean safe drinking water?
by | Apr 22, 2019 | BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, Did You Know? (DYK), TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & REGULATION, WORKFLOWS, MATERIALS &TOOLS
Did you know in 2015, total U.S. water use was approximately 322 billion gallons per day where California and Texas accounted for 16% of U.S. total water withdrawals?
by | Apr 22, 2019 | BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, Did You Know? (DYK), TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & REGULATION, WORKFLOWS, MATERIALS &TOOLS
Where Does Your Water Come From? Approximately 87% of the U.S. population relied on public water supply in 2015; the remainder relies on water from domestic wells.
by | Apr 22, 2019 | BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, Did You Know? (DYK), TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & REGULATION, WORKFLOWS, MATERIALS &TOOLS
Did you know silicon, tellurium, and indium are necessary parts of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels?
by | Apr 22, 2019 | BUILDING INDUSTRY'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT, Did You Know? (DYK), TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & REGULATION, WORKFLOWS, MATERIALS &TOOLS
Did you know rare earth elements are a group of 17 elements used in various products such as alloys, batteries, and catalysts? No readily available substitutes exist for most rare earth elements. Unless action is taken, the U.S. could face an annual shortfall of up to...
