The world is slowly moving towards a greener future, albeit the pace is drastically different from country to country. From individuals to corporations to governmental levels, steps to ensure the environment’s stability going forward (and to undo some of the damage humanity has already caused – collectively) are being taken. One of these steps is… Read More

Life cycle costing is a time-sensitive and data-driven method of economic analysis that is used to calculate the total costs of a construction project over an extended timeframe. It takes into account the costs associated with the acquiring, operation and maintenance of a project. Several different factors affect the life cycle costing of a project,… Read More

As the economy strengthens after the shutdowns driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners and developers are ready to move forward with critical projects. However, with this significant uptick in activity comes a great deal of trepidation around moving projects forward. Uncertainty in the trajectory of the recovery, pricing volatility and construction cost increases are… Read More

Maintaining architectural design integrity from the earliest conceptual design stages through construction doesn’t just make for better projects—it is also key to avoiding cost overruns. Design integrity is about making sure the constructed reality matches your vision in the easiest, most efficient manner possible. It lends an efficiency to the entire design and construction process,… Read More

More than a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about how to reduce the risk of transmission. We’ve changed our behaviors and expectations around hygiene and cleanliness. And we’ve made dramatic changes to how we live and work. While we’re not out of the woods yet, the lessons learned… Read More

Building owners recognize that selecting the right team to deliver a project is key for ensuring a quality result. Yet it may come as some surprise that making the right MEP design choice can have a major impact on the quality of your project across its entire life cycle. AEC teams are increasingly recognizing that… Read More

AI-powered MEP design tools can boost an MEP designer’s efficiency by taking over the time-consuming processes of routing and sizing systems. This has a massive impact on the efficiency and quality of your future MEP layouts, but it also has a big impact on the value you get from your engineering partner. While it may… Read More

After nearly a year of living with coronavirus, it’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on countless people, systems and expectations. With the changes building owners have had to put in place this year to ensure the safety of their buildings, we expect that the deadly disease’s legacy will… Read More

More intelligent architectural design provides tremendous value to building owners. Today’s design tools ensure greater adherence to budgets, plan for reduced operational costs, and allow for more appealing aesthetic designs. When MEP design partners add computational design and machine learning concepts to their work, architects win as well. With a partner who can shorten the… Read More

There’s no question that senior living facilities have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reported that, as of mid-August, coronavirus had contributed to more than 70,000 deaths of senior living residents and staff. People in long-term care facilities make up 8% of coronavirus cases, yet 45% of all COVID-19 deaths. Long-term care facilities… Read More

Requests for information and construction change orders—often a result of system clashes not identified during the design stage—can seriously set back construction project schedules and add up to significant cost overages. The expectation of rework has become an expensive industry standard. In 2018, poor project data and miscommunication resulted in more than $31.3 billion in… Read More

As building owners address reopening strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, there seems to be but one question on everyone’s mind: How do I ensure my building is safe? Because the virus is largely transmitted through airborne respiratory droplets, taking measures to improve air quality can potentially reduce the spread of disease in many facilities. It’s… Read More