Business intelligence: 5 drivers for adoption in architecture and construction
This article will explore some of the drivers for how BI is finding successful adoption among architects, engineers, contractors, and owners.
Proving Ground | Oct 8, 2020
4 challenges of realizing BIM's value for an owner
In recent years, we have found our consulting practice engaging more and more with owners that are questioning the value of BIM and how they can make use of potentially data-rich BIM assets.
Proving Ground | Mar 24, 2019
5 ways designers and builders can use business intelligence with data they already have
Tricky construction budgets, large project teams, and unique designs needing extensive coordination are all problems increasingly being handled with new software tools and data.
Proving Ground | Aug 21, 2018
Five habits that are keeping your digital strategy from working
Strategies are always created with the best of intentions for improving business, the effort involved in executing the strategy ā especially ones involving disruptive digital capabilities ā is greatly underestimated.
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Proving Ground | May 24, 2017
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Proving Ground | Feb 16, 2017
Positioning computational designers in your business: 4 things to consider
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Proving Ground | May 9, 2016
3 things to consider for computation in the business of design
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Proving Ground | Apr 15, 2016
Should architects learn to code?
Even if learning to code does not personally interest you, the growing demand for having these capabilities in an architectural business cannot be overlooked, writes computational design expert Nathan Miller.
