Building in a Nutshell
Building punches way above its weight. This single industry has an inordinate impact on the overall economy. The numbers speak […]
What is Building’s Problem? #$%&
I have a lot of personal friends and business associates who take great delight in trashing the building industry in […]
Generation Cyborg
I am the father of two cyborgs. That is, I am the father of two Millennials. As far as I’m […]
Building Collaboration – Who Does it Best?
Let’s say you’re a GC and I offer you the opportunity to work on a lucrative project. The specs are […]
Merger Mania and Facilities
(A warm welcome to guest blogger Jim Hosking) Merger mania is here to stay! Maybe your organization has been through […]
Innovations for Earthlings
I read the other day that building projects for life on Mars are already underway. Researchers at Northwestern University, using […]
Are Binary Solutions Viable?
One of the wonderful benefits of being an architect/builder/developer, is that, in the normal course of business you get the […]
Apocalypse Now?
I build things for a living. For almost four decades, I’ve worked as an architect, a general contractor, a developer […]
L.I.F.E. Concept
L.I.F.E. Concept (Originally published in 1986) Each year the public is becoming more conscious and concerned with issues of […]
A Higher Quality Building, Improved and Demonstrable Metrics “All for a Lower Cost”
“Building and Technology” The building industry is on the verge of entering the 21st century. Substantial improvements in technology, process […]