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A Strategy to Turn Digital Disruptions into Opportunities

October 29, 2019 /

Heather L. Wishart-Smith

A recognized leader in design, engineering and technical services, Jacobs has transformed its portfolio to focus on technology-driven innovations, helping its business and government clients overcome disruptive challenges such as resource scarcity, security and resilience threats. We spoke with Heather L. Wishart-Smith, senior vice president leading Jacobs’ Connected Enterprise strategy for the firm’s Buildings, Infrastructure … Continued

Advocacy: The Impact of Architects

October 22, 2019 /

The need for great architecture has never been more urgent, the challenge to creating it never more complex. At SHP we believe our mission is informed by three things: design, research and advocacy. For most of us, the value of design is where we were born. Research underpins the way we solve problems. Advocacy is … Continued

Creating a Global Network: HDR + Germany’s TMK

October 15, 2019 /

Johannes Kresimon and Doug Wignall

In 2013, HDR acquired TMK Architekten · Ingenieure, a German healthcare architecture firm. We talked with Doug Wignall and Johannes Kresimon about what they’ve learned in the years since the merger, as well as the health of the market, the state of talent and the biggest risks to the German market. DesignIntelligence (DI): What makes … Continued

Crossing the Threshold: Moving Toward a Sustainably Digitalised Future

October 8, 2019 /

DesignIntelligence

DesignIntelligence talked to Simon Carter, founder of corporate sustainability strategy practice Morphosis about sustainable digitalisation and his recent report, “Crossing the Threshold — A Primer for Sustainable Digitalisation in Real Estate and Cities.” DesignIntelligence (DI): Tell us about how “Crossing the Threshold” came to be. Simon Carter (SC): In 2014, a client asked me to … Continued

In the Mix: Integrating Technology into Business

October 1, 2019 /

Brooke Grammier

When I first entered this industry, technology took a backseat to everything else. People were using computers to assist them in doing their jobs, but technology was not driving their daily tasks. Technologists were largely support, acting in a reactive state handling upgrades and repairs. We as technologists were not part of the business discussion; … Continued

Taking Cues from the Design Process, Organizational Structure Is Key to a Firm’s Creativity and Success

September 24, 2019 /

As a network of creative professionals, we have the privilege to see the design process and its outcomes generate powerful change in the lives of our clients — from inspiring the next evolution of health outcomes to encouraging a greater sense of well-being and productivity at work. Our fundamental belief that physical buildings drive behavior … Continued

2019 Professional Compensation Reports

September 19, 2019 /

DesignIntelligence

NOW AVAILABLE – The Industry’s Most Powerful Compensation Guide Just Got Better! Since 2005, the DesignIntelligence Professional Compensation Report has been the definitive resource in the A/E/C industry. DesignIntelligence gathers information from the HR and business leaders of numerous top firms in the United States, allowing you to see what the market is offering top … Continued

Technology, Sustainability, and the Construction Industry — a Case for Change

September 17, 2019 /

DesignIntelligence

There are many trends and changes that are impacting the construction industry. From innovations in technology to sustainable construction, from a labor shortage to increased prefab projects, from increased material costs to green technology, companies must stay up to date in order to compete in the future. DesignIntelligence talked with Susan Heinking and Jake Pepper … Continued

Designing Collaborative Education

September 10, 2019 /

Hans and Michele Herrmann

In today’s A/E/C industry, collaboration between designers, builders, engineers and constructors has become increasingly more important. Buildings are more complex. Clients demand better performance. Climate change is placing demands on how we build for the future in a sustainable way. Costs, efficiency, liability issues and more-all are impacting the outcomes of design and construction. Strategic … Continued