I had the privilege of interviewing Lachmi Khemlani, Ph.D. and Founder and Editor of AECbytes (aecbytes.com). The following is a transcript of our recorded conversation. This is the first part of a two-part blog post.
Aarni Heiskanen
Aarni Heiskanen, a Finnish construction innovation agent, is hailed as a Top 100 influencer in construction. Aarni has been a pioneer in computer-aided design, he has co-founded a business software company, and worked as a certified management consultant. He runs AE Partners, a business development company. Aarni holds a master's degree in architecture.
The Communication Problem of AEC Research
Recently, I’ve discussed with several people the challenges of AEC research. AEC companies are traditionally very practical and task oriented. They find it quite hard to grasp the idea of research that is not directly related to their everyday business. On the other hand, researchers seem to have a hard time communicating their worth.
Contractor Takes a Consumer Focus
Skanska, the global construction and development company, and IKEA have reintroduced the BoKlok concept of affordable housing to the Finnish market. This decision was based on Skanska’s consumer segmentation strategy, writes Rakennuslehti, the leading construction news journal in Finland.
Making Construction Efficient Again with Lean and BIM
The construction of the Empire State Building took 13 months in the 1930s. Today, a skyscraper of a similar size would take three to four years to complete. What has changed, and could Lean Construction and BIM help in making construction efficient again? Associate Professor Rafael Sacks of Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology, shared […]
Analyze Your Client Portfolio
A client portfolio is a tool for B2B companies to develop client relationships that are profitable and sustainable. The process starts by identifying all your company’s clients and evaluating them using meaningful criteria.