133-DYK: Key characteristics of building quality?
Did you know one characteristic of quality is consistency. BuildUSA (BUSA) aims to establish uniformity in building processes and outcomes across all projects. One area in which BUSA is enhancing efficiency is through streamlined data flows, communication, and...
132-DYK: What drives a building’s value?
Did you know the value of a building in the business market is influenced by various factors. Enhancing factors include a strategic location near business hubs, good accessibility, modern infrastructure and technology, flexible design, energy efficiency, on-site...
131-DYK: What are the characteristics that define a building’s performance?
Did you know defining a building's performance involves assessing various variables, including its impact on human health, the environment, energy efficiency, and cost management, which need to be measured, weighted, and considered holistically to determine its...
130-DYK: Who Should be Interested in the Prototype Initiative
Did you know that the Prototype Initiative (PI) under BuildUSA's business strategy is aimed at developing interdisciplinary solutions for challenges in the building industry? It focuses on creating a branded building process that delivers high-quality, high-performing...
129-DYK: What Does Execution Include
Did you know that the mission of BUSA (Building USA) is to become a leader in Optimized buildings by incorporating innovative techniques to transform traditional building practices into efficient and sustainable projects They aim to create a more transparent,...
128-DYK: What Does Process Include
Did you know that the Process category focuses on implementing a cloud-based collaborative data environment called the Build Collaborative Environment (BCE)? This environment is organized around consistent standards, templates, and workflows, integrating various...
127-DYK: What Does Research Include
Did you know that BuildUSA involves collaborating with key industry players in the building material supply chain to conduct applied research and develop sustainable building products and systems that enhance occupant comfort, support well-being, improve building...
126-DYK: Cloud-Based Collaborative Environments
Did you know that cloud-based collaborative environments, such as Common Data Environments (CDEs), play a crucial role in the digital transformation of the building industry. CDEs provide a centralized platform for structuring, sharing, and managing project data,...
125-DYK: Creating a Brand in Building
Did you know that creating a strong branding in the building industry is challenging due to: Slow productivity improvements Lack of innovation and delayed adoption Informal processes Insufficient knowledge transfer Weak project...
125-DYK: BUSA’s Mission to the Evolving Marketplace?
Did you know that BuildUSA's mission is important and on target with the evolving marketplace due to several factors: Addressing inefficiencies: The traditional on-site building process is known for its inefficiencies, miscommunications, delays, and cost...