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Rider Levett Bucknall is an award-winning international firm providing project management, construction cost consulting, and related property and construction advisory services—at all stages of the design and construction process. The firm’s North American practice has offices in 22 major cities across the U.S. and Canada. Visit our Insights page for more blog posts. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward
Contractors

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward

Between the pandemic and the current economic situation, businesses of all kinds are rethinking the best way to get things done. Fast-tracking first gained broad awareness when...
Aug. 14, 2023
Checking out: Tips for converting hotels to housing
Hotel Facilities

Checking out: Tips for converting hotels to housing

  ‘Checking Out: Converting Hotels to Housing’ can be found on page 16 of the 2021 edition of Perspective, a compilation of insights from members of the RLB team around the...
May 31, 2022
How building owners and developers can get ahead of the next supply chain disaster
Products and Materials

How building owners and developers can get ahead of the next supply chain disaster

Global supply chain interruptions that started at the very beginning of the pandemic are still with us and compounding every step of the way. Below are a few proven tips on how...
Feb. 14, 2022
Sport Stadium
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Design goooals for football stadiums: Lessons from the U.K. and the U.S.

While from a fan’s point of view, professional sports may be as close to a universal language as anything, there are compelling cultural differences in the business end of the...
July 24, 2019
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Contractors

Following—and forecasting—the money: Financial modeling for project managers

With construction costs comprising between 60% and 85% of the budget for commercial developments, the need to efficiently oversee and balance resources is a top priority. Key ...
April 30, 2018
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Energy

Harvesting energy and profits: A new approach to MEP cost analysis

When it comes to environmental issues, the AEC community plays a central and ever-changing role. Whether it’s through voluntary or regulated compliance, we are tasked with implementing...
Jan. 11, 2018
Contract
Contractors

Following the money: G702 progress payment certifications

Regardless of whether a construction project involves millions of dollars and dozens of subs and consultants or has a modest budget and scope, keeping track of progress and payments...
Sept. 6, 2017
Carribean
Architects

Avoiding trouble in paradise: Tips on building successfully in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s idyllic beaches and balmy sea breezes are a magnet for visitors from around the world; many ultimately put down roots in the community, living and working there...
May 3, 2017