by steve | May 10, 2020 | Adoption (of new technology, materials, tools), Blog Posts, Building Industry Information, Facts & Knowledge, Building, Construction & Architecture, Challenges Confronting the Building Industry, Change Coming to the Industry, Digital technology and big data, Digitial Platforms & Transactions, Knowledge transfer, Legal Relationships & Contracts, Mobility, New business models, Productivity, Project Leadership & Management, Quality and Value, Replace Pictures for old content, Society & Culture, Standardization, Support Services ( Financing, Insurance, legal), Technology & Digitization, The Economy, Value, & Globalized Markets
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...
by steve | May 10, 2020 | Blog Posts, Building Industry Information, Facts & Knowledge, Challenges Confronting the Building Industry, Change Coming to the Industry, Global Trends Impacting Building
This post explores: The nature of change and that the building industry faces an imminent tectonic shift driven by mounting pressures, new technologies, and unsustainable practices, necessitating proactive leadership to embrace collaborative solutions and redefine...
by steve | Jul 21, 2019 | Adoption (of new technology, materials, tools), Blog Posts, Building Industry Information, Facts & Knowledge, Challenges Confronting the Building Industry, Change Coming to the Industry, Collaboration, Decision-Making Problem Solving, Global Trends Impacting Building, New Building Processes & Operations, New Building Stratgy & Business Model Innovation, 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 steve | Apr 15, 2017 | Blog Posts, Building Industry Information, Facts & Knowledge, Business, Economy, The Economy, Value, & Globalized Markets
This post explores: How businesses operate in boutique or commodity markets, emphasizing the need for a recognizable brand or franchise to balance quality customer support and distribution reach, while critiquing “transaction economics” for prioritizing...
by steve | Jan 25, 2017 | Blog Posts, Building Industry Information, Facts & Knowledge, Business, Replace Pictures for old content
This post introduces BuildUSA-Chicago, an alliance of seasoned healthcare consultants offering expert advisory services, including facility planning, performance improvement, and merger analysis, to help healthcare executives navigate challenges and achieve...