Before the current work disruption, there was technology disruption. Disruption is just a fact of life that we need to embrace instead of resist. One of those disruptions we’ve been dealing with for a few years in the construction industry is the skilled labor shortage, and the odds are good Read more…
“Be reasonable.” How many times have you heard that in your life? Most often, what that really means is, “see it my way” or “do it the way we’ve always done it.” Unfortunately, doing things the way they’ve always been done leaves little room for creativity. Doing things the way Read more…
Manufacturing businesses are doing some amazing things to step up and serve during the past few months. In the AEC industry, it’s widely recognized that manufacturing companies can teach construction companies some lessons about making things. And with the creativity that has emerged during this “work from home” interval we’re Read more…
In the AEC industry, we have seen innovation, from some companies more than others. But on the whole, it seems we haven’t embraced innovation to the level that we could or should. I am curious about the mindset behind what makes an innovator. It is one of my favorite parts Read more…
In today’s AEC and manufacturing industries, there are potentially members of four generations involved at some level: Baby Boomers Millennials Generation Y We’ve heard this referred to as a generational divide, but what it really amounts to is a generational language barrier. Different generations have a different way of communicating because they’ve Read more…
There are many types of prefab construction. But whether it’s residential or commercial, prefabrication is bursting on the scene once again, and it looks like the process may endear itself to a different demographic this time around. Prefab units are not just square blobs anymore. As pointed out by bestselling author Read more…
From the time we’re little kids, we are all innovators. We like trying new things. We enjoy having new ways of getting stuff done. But as we grow up, once in a while we get burned, and it leaves some people a little wary of testing out new technologies. We’ve Read more…
Being immersed and taken to another world. It is something that we as people, especially Americans, seem to be utterly fascinated with. Why else do we go see movies and binge watch our favorite shows? Virtual reality (VR) is really the next step and evolution for our immersion. Last week, Read more…
Sustainability. Google it, and you’ll get 1.63 billion results. It’s inescapable. And it’s a topic that generates a lot of passion no matter where you stand on the issue. Topics like that intrigue me. I find that these issues can often take on a life of their own, and they Read more…
I heard a quote recently around perception that has stuck with me. “I’m not what I think I am. I’m not what you think I am. I’m what I think you think I am.” Perception really does become the reality despite what the truth might be. A clear example of Read more…