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What to Have Figured Out Before a Project Goes Out to Bid

WHAT TO HAVE FIGURED OUT BEFORE A PROJECT GOES OUT TO BID By Marcus Rosenau Every campus hits the same point this time of year: This project needs to be out to bid (or…
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From Band-Aids to Blueprints: How Architects Help Tackle Deferred Maintenance

From Band-Aids to Blueprints: How Architects Help Tackle Deferred Maintenance By Marcus Rosenau A small leak turns into a ceiling stain. A piece of equipment works…until it doesn’t. A quick fix gets you through…
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Designing Within Limits: How Architects Stretch Every Dollar Through Smart Planning

Designing Within Limits: How Architects Stretch Every Dollar Through Smart Planning By Marcus Rosenau & Tammy Stouchko Budgeting for a new project can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people, school…
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Designing Consensus: The Architect’s Role in Aligning Diverse Stakeholders

Designing Consensus: The Architect’s Role in Aligning Diverse Stakeholders By Marcus Rosenau Opinions are like…well, let’s just say everyone has one. When going through a design process, these opinions can sometimes clash. And when…
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Healthcare Design Can Improve Medical Staff Retention

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Healthcare Design Can Improve Staff Retention By Marcus Rosenau In the high-stakes world of medicine, healthcare professionals continue to serve as a trustworthy source in transforming lives. Day in,…