Quality goes up, mistakes go down when people know their work is being evaluated

Quantum mechanics, at first glance, seems like it has nothing in common with human behavior. But what if human behavior was actually influenced by quantum mechanics? One of the most mind-blowing experiments I recall learning about in my advanced physics classes is the famous double-slit experiment. Without getting too deep in the weeds of quantum … Continue reading Quality goes up, mistakes go down when people know their work is being evaluated →

The cutting edge of roofing forensics and leak detection technology

Ronald Ray, writing for Construction Specifier, has a great article on different methods for detecting, diagnosing and pinpointing the location of leaks within various types of roofs. What makes Ray's article so great is some of the cool new technologies outlined representing the bleeding edge of building forensics: All roofs eventually leak—it is just a matter of when … Continue reading The cutting edge of roofing forensics and leak detection technology →

Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete coming to a jobsite near you, eventually…

Concrete has been one of mankind's most important building materials for thousands of years. Previously, we discussed efforts to crack the code of ancient Rome's high-performance concrete, a 60-year lifecycle assessment of concrete homes by MIT, efforts to lower the carbon dioxide output involved with concrete production, and bacterially-infused concrete that repairs itself. Science Daily … Continue reading Steel-Fiber Reinforced Concrete coming to a jobsite near you, eventually… →

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control – An SDGBC Lunch+LEED Event

If you aren't doing anything on Wenesday, 10 April 2013, and you'll be in the San Diego area, I invite you to join me for lunch. I have been invited to present at the next Lunch+LEED seminar, hosted by my friends at the San Diego Green Building Council. You may recall that last September I … Continue reading Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control – An SDGBC Lunch+LEED Event →

Anderson Lock: If we haven’t tested it, we don’t sell it

This is a special guest post from Kathi Frelk, Marketing Coordinator at Anderson Lock - "a total door opening supplier with an emphasis on doors, frames and electronic access controls." I'll admit I hadn't known much about the company before they contacted me. Anderson Lock has been a family-owned business since 1960, with locations in … Continue reading Anderson Lock: If we haven’t tested it, we don’t sell it →