by steve | Dec 19, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
This post explores Template (Ts) as the central repository of the standards and workflows, that significantly reduce the tedious work of coordinating data into different formats (i.e. plan, section, schedules, elevations, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts,...
by steve | Dec 16, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
Despite an explosion of technology and data, the building industry still struggles to turn innovation into real performance gains. Why? Seven structural barriers continue to hold progress back—and the next shift may be closer than it seems. Innovation Is...
by steve | Dec 29, 2023 | Did You Know? (DYK)
Did you know over the next five years, BuildUSA’s CDE + BCE is poised to undergo significant evolution, driven by the construction industry’s shift towards modular and optimized building approaches? A central focus will be on facilitating collaboration...
by steve | Dec 28, 2023 | Did You Know? (DYK)
Did you know the BuildUSA Collaborative Environment (BCE) is structured around several pivotal architectural features aimed at optimizing building processes and efficiencies? Central to this framework are Standards, Templates, and Workflows (STW), which dictate rules,...
by steve | Dec 27, 2023 | Did You Know? (DYK)
Did you know the BCE is difficult to achieve for a few reasons: Complexity: It is a complex and sophisticated system that needs to be developed in a protected environment to avoid being papered over with workarounds due to time constraints. Data silos: The...
