49. Common Data Environments (CDE’s), and the BCE

This post explores: The potential of the BuildUSA Collaborative Environment (BCE) as an advanced cloud-based Common Data Environment designed to streamline data sharing, decision-making, and collaboration across all building project phases, significantly enhancing...

44. Food and Building Got it Wrong!!

This post explores: The parallels between food and building, emphasizing the need to shift focus from short-term aesthetics and financial gains to long-term quality and performance, advocating for better data, understanding, and solutions to create healthy,...

41. Ignorance is Not Bliss

This post explores: How at any given time, a community’s balance of Knowledge, Resources, Skill-Sets, and Customs (KRSC) defines its optimal potential, and as Building undergoes a transformative shift driven by technology, collaboration, and new standards, it...

38. Back To The Future

This post explores: The history of building and how it has evolved from DIY and Master Builder models to fragmented modern processes involving diverse stakeholders, but the future promises a revival of unified leadership, driven by technological advancements,...

34. The Thrill of Victory (Winning) and the Agony of Defeat (Losing)

This post explores: The foundation of successful building industry change lies in trust and good faith, which must be prioritized alongside technological advancements to ensure collaboration, confidence, and integrity in every aspect of the process. What is Win-Win vs...

32. Expressways, Expectations, Happiness

This post explores: The “Expressway Syndrome” which highlights how unrealistic expectations set by politicians and businesses for new infrastructure projects often lead to disillusionment, emphasizing the need for balanced, transparent communication about...