3 âGiantâ AEC market trends for 2019-2020
Weâre starting to see a shift toward custom research, thanks in part to the influx of data, data tools, and analytics expertise in the AEC market.
David Barista | Jul 31, 2019
Amenities war no more? Research report explores multifamily market
Multifamily developers show no signs of pulling back on specialty spaces and unique offerings in an effort to attract high-quality tenants, according to new research from Multifamily Design+Construction.
David Barista | Dec 30, 2016
An open letter to the AEC C-suite
Women AEC professionals need you to take action.Â
David Barista | Sep 6, 2016
Innovation intervention: How AEC firms are driving growth through R&D programs
AEC firms are taking a page from the tech industry, by infusing a deep commitment to innovation and disruption into their cultural DNA.
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David Barista | Sep 24, 2015
From Gehry to the High Line: What makes a project a game-changer?
Each year, there are a handful of projects that significantly advance the AEC industry or a particular building type. Send us your game-changing projects for BD+Câs January 2016 special report.
David Barista | Jul 27, 2015
10 reasons to attend BD+Câs Under 40 Leadership Summit this fall
Why you really need to be there!
David Barista | Jul 7, 2015
Why AEC firms should be cultivating 'visible experts'
A new study pinpoints the true dollar value of having knowledge leaders and market shapers on your team.
David Barista | May 27, 2015
Tactical urbanism: Why bigger isnât always better in urban revitalization
A budding urban planning movement that is sprouting in cities across the globe proves that low-cost, small-scale, community-driven projects have the power to effect positive change.
David Barista | May 6, 2015
Hackathons and RFCs: Why one developer killed the RFP
In lieu of an RFP process, Skanska Commercial Development hosted a three-week "hackathon"Â to find an architect for its 2&U tower in Seattle.
David Barista | Mar 29, 2015
Chance encounters and the âactionâ office: Do collisions spark innovation?
Google, Facebook, Samsung, and Tencent have all unveiled plans for âactionâ offices designed to get their people moving, interacting, huddling, collaboratingâall in the name of innovation.
David Barista | Mar 2, 2015
The High Line effect: Placemaking as an economic development engine
As big money and eager tourists flock to Chelsea, cities across the globe are starting to take notice. Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seoul, Sydney, Toronto, and Washington, D.C., are among the metros currently planning High Line-inspired park projects.
David Barista | Jan 28, 2015
Sustainabilityâs missed opportunity: small commercial buildings
The real opportunity for shrinking the nationâs energy footprint lies in the mundane world of small commercial buildings, writes BD+C's David Barista.
David Barista | Jan 21, 2015
From technician to rainmaker: Making the leap in your career
Many AEC firms focus on training for the hard skills of the profession, not so much for business prowess, writes BD+C's David Barista.
David Barista | Jul 20, 2014
Why every major U.S. city should be nurturing âInnovation Hubsâ
Today, more than ever, tech districts are the key to economic growth for metro markets. A new report from the Brookings Institution calls tech hubs the superchargers of innovation economies and creators of highly coveted tech jobs.
