DFC Strategy Session Aspen Institute part 1
February 25, 2008 by Chris | permalink
Bob - renewed focus on built environment; sustainability being brought together at a strategic level
Dan - what will happen post-Daly? sub-prime concerns; is interested in rapid-transit that is not publicly funded
Rod - increasingly focused on carbon footprinting; 40% of projects using BIM whether owner wants it or not; $11 billion in back-log
Neil - VACATIONS SHOULD NOT FEEL LIKE PAROLE - talent drain will continue and the mid-level dearth will continue to grow. they are more ambitious than the jobs that the profession is offering.
Jim - a year of transitions. globalization is the biggest challenge; Gensler is investing heavily in the 'Gensler University' very similar to the Arup programs. projects are so complex now that we seem to see the real challenge is in the organization and risk. it seems to be much easier to engage the 30 yr old group than the 40 year old group. they seem to be passionate and enthusiastic for contributing to the company.
Arol - he sees that the integration of building information and design coming into more prominence. he sees that there will be many more 'objects' integrated into Revit and similar. the goal is to empower the architect and designer as early as possible in the design process. he also noted that only 7% of architects identitfied that buildings contribute 40% of the Greenhouse gasses.
Gordy - IDP will be restructured. there will be a 6 month reporting requirement.
construction document phase replaced by a virtual construction phase.
Barry - integration within the new parent continues. sustainability remains important.
Carrie - committed to use San Francisco as a laboratory for sustainability. no commissions will be taken unless sustainability as part of the project. she brought up the issue of water....and the recognition of the pharma water problem.
Scott - overseas increasing importance. kids are great at video's but know nothing about making a building.
Karen - need to tranision from hourly to value billing
Clark - we know that the future is not about growth for the sake of growth. it must be a by product. introducing live energy consumption at each workplace into their offices.
Ralph - successfully working thru fourth generation ownership issues. internally focusing on technology and education - especially on healthcare. 30% of revenues now coming from US. 1% solution is part of their practices and it gives the youth opportunities to follow passions. real challenge is to manage civic and corporate responsibilities.
Peter - market south of the border is growing significantly. integrated practice is working well. it is at about 40% now and it seems like clients are now looking for this as a solution to break the current standard. they went to 100% Revit last year.
Jack - sustainability has been increasing in the management meetings, and cradle-to-cradle is now permeated into the firm. it seems that it is now at silent action. he talked about the 1979 Design Festival here in Aspen. especially that the DFC have the name that is recognized.
