U.S. housing affordability has declined due to increases in home values and rents, prompting the need to build affordable housing supply. To meet demand, it is projected that 2-5 million new units will be needed over the next 10 years. Read more about the current trends, challenges and opportunities.
This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Concrete is a rather ubiquitous, tested, proven, and versatile building material. It has been used for literally thousands of years to create long-lasting man-made structures of all types, including buildings. Architects in the past few centuries have found it to be an appealing choice to express dynamic and vibrant designs in ways that other materials could not. The ability to structurally reinforce concrete and form it into custom, free-flowing shapes can give it an organize quality that is different from most other materials. This can produce more design freedom and the ability to incorporate unique and custom features into a building as part of the basic construction process.
It is not surprising then that new technologies, techniques, and design approaches have been developed that allow architects to think and design with concrete in ways that are even more creative, structurally efficient, sustainable, and cost efficient. It is also common to couple the technical knowledge of concrete with the ability to design in three dimensions using building information modeling or similar design software to create award-winning and stunning facilities. Some architects even attest that their careers have not only been made possible but flourished through this combination.
There are dozens of financial indicators that the industry is improving slowly but steadily, and this report will help firm leaders assess the current conditions and plan for the journey ahead. Take a look at the 34th edition of the Deltek Clarity Architecture and Engineering Industry Study.
How do you successfully balance management?s need for visibility with project managers? resistance to change? The process isn't easy, however with preparation, forethought, and support, it can be simplified. Help your team see the benefit and overcomine obstacles.
The days of AE firms cutting their way to profitability are over. So how can they position themselves for future growth and meet the challenges of potential ownership transitions? The overwhelming consensus amongst the experts is that today?s firms require a laser-like focus on strong project and financial management practices?the kind that can carry their long-term growth goals to fruition.
Across every part of the firm, AE organizations have more information than ever. The opportunity is to transform that raw transactional data into insights and intelligence that in turn informs every core decision the firm makes. Deltek has looked at how AE firms can best bring the benefits of BI to their organizations and offers three recommendations: top-down support and enforcement, set appropriate metrics, and focus on project management.
Good Project Management is the best way for AE firms to increase client satisfaction, build internal talent and improve understanding of their project success. With the right tools and communication in place, firms can implement and nurture a culture of strong Project Management, leading to the ultimate in project and firm profitability. Deltek provides end-to-end insight on how to nurture change management within your firm.
Sales cycles can be long in this industry. Maintaining a positive impression and providing value to potential clients in the absence of active project work will pay dividends in the long run. Learn how to attain a high level of sustained success.
This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Developing the next generation of leaders is essential for every architecture firm's long-term success and sustainability, whether you're a solo practitioner or amongst the largest firms in the world. Leadership development is not just about succession—it's a critical investment in building firm value, motivating employees, increasing retention, and ensuring profitability. Firms that embed leadership training into their culture earn the trust and loyalty of their employees and clients while positioning themselves as industry leaders.
This webinar provides practical, scalable strategies to create a leadership pipeline tailored to firms of all sizes. Building on the principles of succession planning, this session demonstrates how leadership development drives innovation, strengthens business resilience, and secures your firm’s future.
For SMB leaders, time, money, and organizational focus must be balanced to ensure that the short-term needs of the business are addressed and that the long-term goals of the business can be realized. Inefficient expense management processes present a host of challenges for the typical SMB, but automated expense management solutions that help companies streamline processes, control costs and manage cash are one lever to help maximize their resources and ?play bigger? in the market.