by steve | Feb 18, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
In building projects, only about 20% of the total effort is spent on physical construction, while the remaining 80% is dedicated to organizing information, coordinating teams, and managing workflows. Standardized naming conventions reduce confusion, improve...
by steve | Feb 11, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
This post kicks off a series exploring the powerful impact that the BuildUSA Collaborative Environment (BCE), when properly organized and implemented by the AECO team, can have on the design, construction, and operation processes. The BCE has the...
by steve | Jan 8, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
Did you know The L.I.F.E. Concept demonstrates how healthcare systems can align staffing, medical equipment, and facility space with the illness and wellness needs of their communities by using data-driven model?. Even when precise inputs are unavailable, structured...
by steve | Jan 7, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
In 2024, the commercial sector used 16.45 quads of energy, 17% of the U.S. total, a 64% increase from 1980. In 2024, U.S. commercial buildings spent over $241B on energy. Space heating and cooling accounts for 21% of commercial energy use. Operation accounts for...
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,...
