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Urban Planning

Bridging the gap: How early architect involvement can revolutionize a city’s capital improvement plans

Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) typically span three to five years and outline future city projects and their costs. While they set the stage, the design and construction of these projects often extend beyond the CIP window, leading to a disconnect between the initial budget and evolving project scope. This can result in financial shortfalls, forcing cities to cut back on critical project features.



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Building Team Awards | May 19, 2016

Chinatown library unites and serves two emerging Chicago neighborhoods

The 16,000-sf, pebble-shaped Chinatown Branch Library was built at the intersection of new and old Chinatown neighborhoods. The goal is for the building to unite the communities and serve as a catalyst for the developing area.

Building Team | May 3, 2016

Piazza in San Francisco will feature a 92-foot stainless steel statue

Made of 2,500 seamlessly-welded panels, Venus will be the centerpiece of a new public piazza containing other works of art.

Building Team | Apr 6, 2016

Evaluating the value proposition of project vendors

CBRE Healthcare's Daniel Waters has a few pointers for Request for Proposal (RFP) writers and Project Managers when it comes to handling project vendors, including clearly defining performance expectations.

Building Team | Feb 25, 2016

Long-time BD+C editor Gordon Wright, 1939-2016

Gordon Wright, whose career at BD+C spanned 32 years, passed away on February 15, at the age of 76. 

Building Team | Feb 10, 2016

DBIA disputes study claiming design-build projects often delivered on time, over budget

Says study did not account for owner-initiated scope changes.

 

Building Team | CannonDesign | Jan 7, 2016

4 reasons the C-suite should care about design-led construction

Lou Astorino shares four examples how a unified approach can directly help C-suite leaders achieve their organizational goals.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Dec 16, 2015

How to fix 3 common mistakes AEC teams make in project interviews

In a LinkedIn post, Scott Johnson, business writing specialist at Johnson Training Group, highlights three common missteps that AEC firms make during project interviews. His insights are based on more than 90 interviews conducted with members of various selection panels.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Dec 7, 2015

Why employee advocacy is key to social media success

Employee advocacy is key to boosting social media engagement, and employee advocacy is about more than just the promotion of a firm’s brand.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Nov 30, 2015

5 ways to bring data into marketing and business development

Here are five ways to use data to enhance the client acquisition process

Cultural Facilities | Nov 23, 2015

BIG plans for Pittsburgh: Bjarke Ingels’ Lower Hill District master plan evokes hilly topography

Paths will be carved to create a dialogue between Pittsburgh’s urbanscape and its hilly surroundings.

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