Research and Features
National Museum of African American History and Culture
June 2010
The NMAAHC will promote the study and appreciation of African American history and culture and its impact on America, its people and the world. This unique building project is not without technical challenges: it is located at the end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Washington Monument.
BioPharma networking: sector collaboration enhances best practice
June 2010
Collaboration plays a big part within the BioPharma sector in relation to the built environment, transcending the commercial competitiveness that naturally exists in companies' core business areas. A collaborative approach addresses such common themes as risk management and verification.
Design-build: is it right for you?
April 2010
Much has been written on D-B's advantages, but little has been said about the risks and potential pitfalls. In the current edition of the New York Real Estate Journal, Faithful+Gould's Scott Cullen examines the issues.
International Construction Intelligence - US edition
March 2010
Trends in the world economy continue to impact powerfully on construction. Issues include carbon cap and trade schemes; the performance of construction markets worldwide; the impact of the cost of projects on the competitive environment.
Protecting the past: building the future
March 2010
Museums and galleries around the world are reassessing their values, purposes and priorities. In relation to buildings and infrastructure, maintenance may be reactive instead of proactive. The Imperial War Museum London (IWM) is bucking the trend by investing in renovation and maintenance programs.
Approaches to managing the built environment
February 2010
In the current period of economic uncertainty, companies are scrutinizing their buildings for proof of efficiency and signs of slack. One approach to such issues is strategic facility consulting, a way to position management of the built environment as a sustainable core of operational proficiency.