BDR PartnersOct 4, 2017Generating New PossibilitiesFrom CAD to BIM to VR, technology in architecture is now commonplace. Everywhere it has been adopted, increased precision and quality of...
BDR PartnersMay 24, 2017The Company You KeepWhat separates great communities from good? I believe it’s the same thing that separates great businesses from good. Culture. Think...
BDR PartnersMay 18, 2017The Advantages of Wood Framing Utilization on Student Housing ProjectsWhen planning your next student housing project, one of the earliest decisions you must make is whether or not to utilize wood framing. ...
BDR PartnersMay 18, 2016Enhancing Capital Facility Improvement OutcomesWe’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 PartnersMar 14, 2016Healthcare 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 PartnersFeb 16, 2016Guiding Principles for Relocation ManagementA successful project relocation plan is essential to achieve a seamless transition with minimal disruptions to day-to-day business...
BDR PartnersDec 7, 2015What 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 PartnersOct 20, 2015A Unique Approach to Design AssistAt the annual COAA fall workshop held on October 1st, attendees were given an in depth case study presentation on the unique approach to...
BDR PartnersAug 11, 2015Utilizing Virtual Mock-up Technology to Maximize Project ValueTechnological advancements have progressed significantly over the past decade, previously an architect created 2D drawings and sketches...
BDR PartnersJul 14, 2015Where did the Money Go? – 9 Guidelines for Owner Construction Cost Management ControlCompany stakeholders have heated discussions early in a project about scope, schedule and cost, but how often are those discussions...
BDR PartnersMay 28, 2015Protecting Owners During Construction Labor ShortagesThe cranes are back. For those of us in commercial construction, it’s a long overdue vision of growth and opportunity confirming that the...
BDR PartnersDec 2, 2014Growth requires FlexibilityThe speed our healthcare sector has grown in terms of patients, patient needs, protocols, paperwork, and politics has put heavy pressure...
BDR PartnersDec 1, 2014Program Wants vs. Budget RealitiesIn the Business section of last week’s New York Times, an article discussed the rise of government spending on construction for roads,...
BDR PartnersNov 5, 2014Driving Down the Cost of HealthThis is a mantra across any business sector, but one that seems to hit our industry more than any other due to the widespread...
BDR PartnersNov 2, 2014Hospital-based Strategies for Creating a Culture of HealthLast month, HPOE.org featured a case study entitled ‘Hospital-based Strategies for Creating a Culture of Health’ – http://bit.ly/1nszJcp....
BDR PartnersNov 1, 2014Eight Truths on Health ReformLast Spring, BDR attended Becker’s Annual Hospital Review Meeting in Chicago. It was our first time attending and be assured it will be...
BDR PartnersOct 22, 2014Higher Education and ArchitectureI recently read a great article in the Financial Times about “how universities are using bold campus architecture to market themselves...
BDR PartnersOct 22, 2014Infectious Disease and DesignEbola. This modern-day plague is now a significant health concern to all. And until the outbreak is contained, this global threat...
BDR PartnersOct 22, 2014The Education of TomorrowThis summer, Margaret Spellings (Secretary of Education from 2005 – 2009) penned a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal...
BDR PartnersOct 22, 2014The Education of TomorrowMargaret Spellings (Secretary of Education from 2005 – 2009) penned a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal...