187-DYK: Why will STWs be more attractive to the younger building professionals in the building industry?
Did you know STWs are especially attractive to younger professionals in the building industry because they align with the values and work habits of a new, tech-savvy generation? Younger workers appreciate efficiency and clarity, which STWs provide through organized,...
186-DYK: Why are STWs so important?
Did you know STWs (Standard Templates and Workflows) are important because they serve as the foundation for improving the entire building process—from design through construction to operation? When properly developed and implemented, STWs create consistent data...
185-DYK: What are the difference between, Standards, Templates and Worklows?
Did you know Standards, templates, and workflows each play a unique role in organizing and streamlining work in the building industry, but they serve different purposes? Standards are the rules or guidelines that define how things should be done—such as naming...
184-DYK: Why is it so hard to develop STW’s in offices and across the building industry?
Did you know developing Standard Templates and Workflows (STWs) across the building industry is challenging due to several deeply rooted issues? Each office tends to use different software platforms, coding systems, and workflows, which creates significant...
183-DYK: What are the opportunities if complete building databases and easy accessibility can be provided to all the players in the building industry?
Did you know, if complete building databases with easy accessibility are provided to all players in the industry, several key opportunities emerge? Higher quality and performance in building projects become achievable through seamless data integration, enabling better...
182-DYK: What keeps the building industry from creating more useful databases?
Did you know the building industry faces several challenges in creating more useful databases, primarily due to fragmented data structures, lack of standardization, and the need for flexibility? Many software applications operate with their own unique file formats and...
181-DYK: Where does the data collected by the building industry currently reside?
Did you know the data collected by the building industry currently resides in project databases, construction documentation, and digital platforms? These databases store architectural and engineering (A/E) drawings, specifications, and addenda, which define the design...
180-DYK: What kind of data does the building industry collect?
Did you know the building industry collects vast amounts of data to improve efficiency, quality, and performance? This includes project databases containing architectural and engineering (A/E) drawings, specifications, and addenda that define design intent. The...
179-DYK: What are the Powers of the Fed and US Treasury That Impact the Building Industry?
Did you know The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury influence the building industry through key financial policies? The Fed controls interest rates, which directly affects mortgages, construction loans, and commercial real estate financing costs. By managing inflation,...
178-DYK: What Does the US Treasury Do?
Did you know The U.S. Treasury manages the nation’s finances, ensuring economic stability through taxation, debt issuance, and government spending? It oversees fiscal policy, determining how tax revenue is collected and allocated for infrastructure, social programs,...