The profession of lighting design is a relatively young discipline among the building design and construction fields. Although lighting has certainly been an integral component of the built ...

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Architects and contractors who work effectively with their clients often succeed in selling their services. However, they often do not coordinate so effectively with each other after they win the job.

Integrated project delivery (IPD) started with healthcare projects and has now migrated to manufacturing. This design and construction delivery method incorporates lean construction tools in an ...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized design and construction by streamlining collaboration, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. However, as contractors and designers continue ...

When it comes to complex building projects, Building Team member firms that deliver design, engineering, and construction services bring very different perspectives to the job. Design is all about ...

In the planning and construction of buildings and landscapes, it’s important to recognize the strong correlation between design and construction during the different stages of a project. In fact, ...

Have you ever had a vision for a construction project only to see it fall short in reality? Well, conceptual design is crucial in bringing your ideas to life. It is where creativity meets practicality ...

The Planning & Design and Construction groups are resourced to provide services to the university for updating and renovating the campus. These resources are assigned based on university priorities as ...

The array of green building certifications—such as the LEED rating system, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Envision and Parksmart—provide construction projects with a detailed roadmap to reach ...

Use these webpages to learn more about the construction and renovation projects at Northwestern. From the bidding process through the logistics of working on campus, our resources page compiles the ...