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The Irresistable Force Meets The Immovable Object

The Irresistable Force Meets The Immovable Object

by | Nov 12, 2018 | 8-People, Organization and Culture, Blog Posts, Challenges Confronting the Industry

Technology, Innovation, Disruption (TID):   It may sound strange to begin a post on technology by referencing my 93-year-old mother, lovingly known by our family as The Bubbster. However, I think her experience with new technology is an accurate reflection of our...
DYK: How Much Land Do You Use?

DYK: How Much Land Do You Use?

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.
Who Is On First, What Is On Second, I Don’t Know Is On Third

Who Is On First, What Is On Second, I Don’t Know Is On Third

by | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog Posts, Challenges Confronting the Industry

Fragmented Leadership In Building Being an ex-jock whose tendons and muscles now break and ache more than they actually perform. I now have become a fair weather fan of which ever sport and sport’s team that is playing well and is fun to watch.  I can...
Building Transactions and the Big Picture

Building Transactions and the Big Picture

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Blog Posts, Challenges Confronting the Industry

Let me begin by telling you a story. It’s the story of a typical building “transaction.” It may sound painfully familiar to many of you. You are making an addition to your home. It has been discussed, designed, permitted. Construction is already underway. During a...
A Higher Quality Building, Improved and Demonstrable Metrics “All for a Lower Cost”

A Higher Quality Building, Improved and Demonstrable Metrics “All for a Lower Cost”

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...
Leverage Scale and Standardization of Best Practice

Leverage Scale and Standardization of Best Practice

by | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog Posts, Challenges Confronting the Industry

For the foreseeable future, larger business systems will be the main drivers of change in the building industry. Regulatory compliance, capital availability, and purchasing power will increasingly favor organizations that can “leverage scale and standardization of...
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