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Generating New Possibilities
From CAD to BIM to VR, technology in architecture is now commonplace. Everywhere it has been adopted, increased precision and quality of...
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BDR Partners
- May 24, 2017
The Company You Keep
What separates great communities from good? I believe it’s the same thing that separates great businesses from good. Culture. Think...
BDR Partners
- May 18, 2017
The Advantages of Wood Framing Utilization on Student Housing Projects
When planning your next student housing project, one of the earliest decisions you must make is whether or not to utilize wood framing. ...
BDR Partners
- May 18, 2016
Enhancing Capital Facility Improvement Outcomes
We’ve all heard the old adage “Sometimes it can be difficult to see the forest through the trees”, however I would argue that sometimes...
BDR Partners
- Mar 14, 2016
Healthcare in Reform… Managing Risks
“We believe facilities exist to support your business, which is why business operations and ROI must be built into your project long...
BDR Partners
- Feb 16, 2016
Guiding Principles for Relocation Management
A successful project relocation plan is essential to achieve a seamless transition with minimal disruptions to day-to-day business...
BDR Partners
- Dec 7, 2015
What is “Good Design”?
The following question I have been asked frequently is: “What is good design?”, my response has always been a bland and generic version...
BDR Partners
- Oct 20, 2015
A Unique Approach to Design Assist
At the annual COAA fall workshop held on October 1st, attendees were given an in depth case study presentation on the unique approach to...
BDR Partners
- Aug 11, 2015
Utilizing Virtual Mock-up Technology to Maximize Project Value
Technological advancements have progressed significantly over the past decade, previously an architect created 2D drawings and sketches...
BDR Partners
- Jul 14, 2015
Where did the Money Go? – 9 Guidelines for Owner Construction Cost Management Control
Company stakeholders have heated discussions early in a project about scope, schedule and cost, but how often are those discussions...
BDR Partners
- May 28, 2015
Protecting Owners During Construction Labor Shortages
The cranes are back. For those of us in commercial construction, it’s a long overdue vision of growth and opportunity confirming that the...
BDR Partners
- Dec 2, 2014
Growth requires Flexibility
The speed our healthcare sector has grown in terms of patients, patient needs, protocols, paperwork, and politics has put heavy pressure...
BDR Partners
- Dec 1, 2014
Program Wants vs. Budget Realities
In the Business section of last week’s New York Times, an article discussed the rise of government spending on construction for roads,...
BDR Partners
- Nov 5, 2014
Driving Down the Cost of Health
This is a mantra across any business sector, but one that seems to hit our industry more than any other due to the widespread...
BDR Partners
- Nov 2, 2014
Hospital-based Strategies for Creating a Culture of Health
Last month, HPOE.org featured a case study entitled ‘Hospital-based Strategies for Creating a Culture of Health’ – http://bit.ly/1nszJcp....
BDR Partners
- Nov 1, 2014
Eight Truths on Health Reform
Last Spring, BDR attended Becker’s Annual Hospital Review Meeting in Chicago. It was our first time attending and be assured it will be...
BDR Partners
- Oct 22, 2014
Higher Education and Architecture
I recently read a great article in the Financial Times about “how universities are using bold campus architecture to market themselves...
BDR Partners
- Oct 22, 2014
Infectious Disease and Design
Ebola. This modern-day plague is now a significant health concern to all. And until the outbreak is contained, this global threat...
BDR Partners
- Oct 22, 2014
The Education of Tomorrow
This summer, Margaret Spellings (Secretary of Education from 2005 – 2009) penned a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal...
BDR Partners
- Oct 22, 2014
The Education of Tomorrow
Margaret Spellings (Secretary of Education from 2005 – 2009) penned a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal...