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This post explores the unique position of modularity in all areas of life and the growing opportunities modularity offers to Building....
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Did you know that BuildUSA is a strategic vision and solution provider to the building industry that aims to address the rapidly evolving marketplace. A transformation characterized by the...
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BuildUSA's mission is to provide high-quality, high-performance buildings that are delivered to market faster and...
This post explores the nature of what defines a building’s Performance, Quality, and Value. ...
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This post explores the nature of collaboration on current project teams and the benefits of organizing teams as Collaboratively Integrated Partner Organizations (CIPOs). ...
Did you know that modular construction is an off-site construction method where building units are manufactured in a controlled factory setting and then transported to the construction site for...
Did you know that Optimized Building (OB) is characterized by nine key elements that contribute to its optimized nature: Collaborative Data Environment (CDE): OB relies on a shared digital platform...
Did you know that regulation and compliance play a significant role in the adoption and success of optimized building methods, particularly modular construction? Traditional on-site building...
Did you know that much of the construction industry is siloed. To help with this, the Global BIM Network, aims to connect public sector representatives, multilateral organizations, and...
Did you know that improving construction quality involves several strategies? Establishing quality workflows early on, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress contribute to effective...
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https://www.accordantco.com/content/construction-collaboration-technology/ This post explores the increasing capability, benefits, and opportunities for cross-industry collaboration to improve...
Did you know that supply chain engagement and collaboration during the early stages of procurement strategy development can greatly impact procurement and project outcomes. In the UK construction...
Did you know that benchmarking in construction involves using technology to collect and analyze construction data to gain insights and improve processes. However, there are gaps and challenges in...
Did you know that the lack of robust global arrangements on standards in the construction industry has resulted in missed opportunities for productivity gains and the potential of digital...
Did you know that successful collaboration in construction leads to less wastage of resources, improved client relationships, and enhanced work quality. When team members are aware of their roles...
Did you know that evolving market realities have begun to significantly impact the historical cottage industry nature of Building. Firms of all sizes will increasingly develop collaborative...
Did you know that if digital technology is successfully integrated across the entire building team, the benefits will increase exponentially. Companies can promote positive outcomes by implementing...
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Did you know despite the numerous advantages of modular construction, many North American owner organizations remain reluctant to fully embrace off-site project delivery methods. According to recent...
This post explores the unique synergy and opportunity that Optimized building can offer to the Healthcare system. Optimized building solutions are great for sectors such as healthcare,...
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Did you know that the engineering and construction (E&C) sector is putting a lot of effort into reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, overall energy consumption, and sustainable development....
Did you know that the construction industry was predominately male between 2003 and 2020. Despite the fact that the figures ranged from 9.1 million to 11.4 million, barely 10% of construction...
Did you know that there are numerous construction firms all around the world that have experience working on projects both domestically and abroad. The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal, which were...
White paper four will cover the near future of the building industry and will be defined by the dominance of digital technology, the rise of optimized building, and the emergence of new paradigms of...
White paper three will cover the traditional on-site building process that is notoriously inefficient. Typically, it involves the coordination of multiple, disjointed teams, each inhabiting their...
White paper two will cover three key drivers of the industry’s ongoing digital transformation that are common data environments (CDEs), building information modeling (BIM), and big data analytics....
Did you know that disorder frequently follows natural calamities. Because of the volatile climate and the heightened emotions, quick judgments must be taken. The effectiveness and execution of...
Did you know that a lot of people think that cities are in jeopardy. They could be correct. Urban centers have seen an unparalleled string of interrelated, compounding crises over the past three...
Did you know that adopting analytics tools may pose challenges for project-driven business in the building industry. Unstructured Data- It is the biggest challenge for any big data analytics...
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