by | Nov 5, 2018 | 13-Industry Information, Facts and Knowledge, Did You Know? (DYK), Funny & Interesting, Industry Impact on Economy, Society and the Environment
Did you know that Wasteful Energy uses in residential homes include the following and that these together they represent approximately 39% of all residential primary energy use? Heating and cooling unoccupied homes and rooms Inefficient appliances Thermostat...
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 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...
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 | 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...
