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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
03/02/10 Value-Based Design Fees: A New Approach to Compensation If the conventional system of setting fees is to be replaced by something better, then both owners and architects will need to benefit and will have to agree on the method. Scott Simpson
03/02/10 The Leader’s Cultural Compass Points As leaders, we have the ability to improve the work environment by our actions and attitudes. Especially when times are tough, we owe this to staff, who have chosen to follow our dreams with us. Roger Swanson
03/02/10 From Conception to Curation Converging factors spotlight an important opportunity to link building information modeling to the total life and health of buildings through facilities management. Lauren Della Bella
03/02/10 Compensation and Benefits in a Recessionary Market The current economy demands a revised strategy for the way we compensate employees. It’s a balancing act that must account for market conditions, meritocracy, and the total compensation package. H. Ralph Hawkins
02/15/10 New Almanac of Architecture Ranks Firms For the first time, the highly regarded fact book ranks 333 firms and adds a directory of more than 800 leading firms
01/11/10 Hope Amid a Slow Construction Comeback 25 trends transforming architecture and design indicate there are opportunities amid the sluggish recovery.
01/08/10 Rebranding the A/E/C Industry As we emerge from the current recession, it’s time to put the days of budget-busting projects behind us once and for all. Scott Simpson
01/08/10 Beyond IPD: The Integrated Enterprise Challenge As contractors move upstream, they will take the first steps toward an integrated enterprise, which may result in their appropriation of the creative design function. This may be a moment of transformation for the industry and particularly for the architectural profession. Henry C. (Peter) Beck III
01/08/10 1 The Promise of Space: Branding and Architecture in Theory and Practice Turning a structure into an emotional experience isn’t easy. But it can be both satisfying and strategic. Christine Astorino

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