Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Scott Simpson, a writer for Design Intelligence, wrote an interesting blog about the profound changes affecting all of us who provide construction-related services:
(Click here)

In the blog, Scott writes:
Over the next five years, the A/E/C industry will undergo a profound transformation, powered by the three primary game-changers of building information modeling (BIM), integrated project delivery (IPD) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). BIM is a technology, IPD is a process, and LEED is an attitude. Individually, each is very powerful. Together, they combine to exert huge leverage for change. All three are at the tipping point; there is no turning back.

I couldn't agree more. I believe when the economy recovers (AND IT WILL), the "rules" and the landscape of challenges and opportunities facing us will be entirely different from those in place before this mega-recession. Many old assumptions will be tossed aside, and power relationships will be shifting for years to come. I believe this is already creating pockets of opportunity for those willing to be flexible and open to change.