Design and Construction Marketplace

05/03/10 1 If You’re Not Online, You’re Behind If you thought online networking venues such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter were just for fun, think again. They are essential tools for building a firm’s reputation. Evelyn Lee
05/03/10 1 Navigating the Legal Landscape of BIM Building information modeling has changed the professional landscape. Although the benefits of using BIM outweigh the risks, it’s imperative that firms use well-crafted contracts to avoid potential trouble. Adam T. Mow and Kenneth J. Naylor
03/02/10 Just How Expendable Are Design Professionals? There is power in understanding new knowledge and in making the future your friend. There is satisfaction in confronting the forces that can create an immunity to change. And there is newly born enthusiasm when leaders have a refreshed vision for the future. James P. Cramer
01/08/10 New Measure of Success By taking into account whole building performance, our designs can offer structures that are more sustainable, more satisfying to clients, and longer lasting. The trick is measuring performance. David Hancock
01/08/10 1 2010: A Year of Convalescence The 25 most significant trends transforming architecture and design can offer sustenance during a painfully slow recovery. James P. Cramer and Jane Gaboury
07/07/09 Each Minute Defines Us By changing your use of minutes, you challenge your limiting beliefs — your convention — your thinking and doing. James P. Cramer
07/07/09 Mitigating Climate Change: What America’s Building Industry Must Do Ambitious 2050 emissions targets cannot be achieved by conservation, refurbishment, and good design alone. Increased use of clean renewable energy will be required to close the gap. The onus is on the building industry to ante up the required intellectual effort and investment. Mahadev Raman
05/11/09 1 Seven Steps Forward You can survive this recession, but you’ll need to redesign your organization for long-term growth in spite of turmoil. This requires bold action, innovation, and motivation. James P. Cramer
05/11/09 Roundtable: Tools of Today Are Opportunities for Tomorrow DesignIntelligence invited several of the profession’s leaders to participate in a virtual roundtable to share their thoughts on issues of technology.
03/02/09 1 Economic Crises Will Change the Construction Industry Not only will data about supply chain, personnel, and expenditures become more important, but projects across the country will compete with each other to achieve the best quality, cost effectiveness, scheduling efficiency, and environmental benefits. Barbara Golter Heller

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