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The Hidden Cost of Collaborative Project Delivery: When Change Outruns Communication

If it feels like projects are being designed while they’re being built, it’s because they are. Modern commercial construction delivers better outcomes because projects evolve as they are built. Design-build, rapid BIM coordination, fast RFIs, and early contractor involvement allow teams to refine scope continuously. This collaboration surfaces issues earlier, aligns stakeholders sooner, and strengthens …

Rising Material Costs: How Builders Can Adapt to Tariffs and Inflation

The construction industry is feeling the pressure. Material prices are rising, tariffs are taking hold, and interest rates remain high. Put together, these forces reshape how projects are financed, planned, and built. Add to that a persistent labor shortage, and the construction industry faces a perfect storm: higher costs, fewer workers, and slimmer margins. These …

AI Doesn’t Know What It Feels Like to Walk Through a Space

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool for urban analysis, augmenting how we observe, quantify, and project the dynamics of city life. Yet, no matter how precise the algorithm, how comprehensive the dataset, or how refined the model, AI cannot truly capture the authentic feel of a place. AI doesn’t know …

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