Our seasoned experts, analytical capabilities, and cutting-edge assets combined with an unrivalled portfolio of partnerships and acquisitions helps us deliver lasting impact for clients and create new growth opportunities.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). We believe that architecture is inextricably tied to use, place, client aspirations, and cultural traditions and that the greatest structures are those that cannot be imagined anywhere else in the world. Thus, it is our mission to provide clients with highly functional, intuitive design and engineering solutions that are sensitive in both scale and context to an ever-changing environment. We recognize the importance of each detail and respect its role as part of the whole. Our engineering and construction group considers structures as mechanisms in motion rather than static objects. We believe that a refined science of engineering leads to the most efficient solutions. Innovation and design excellence are the principal aspirations for our engineering services. We believe the best engineering solutions result from collaboration with our clients and our multidisciplinary approach to design.
Our designs are sensitive to architectural goals that result in distinctive and timeless structures, while consistently incorporating sustainable design principles. Fundamental principles of engineering are used as the basis of our tall building and tower designs. These fundamentals are refined with the use of advanced analytical techniques and actual performance data obtained from construction. We carefully study the behavior of these structures in the wind environment to optimize the shape, orientation, and structural properties considering energy principles. We embrace sustainable design concepts using advanced computer optimization programs to minimize materials and integrate the structure with the architectural and mechanical systems. Our goal is to develop solutions that are readily constructible.
Our seismic engineering practice considers structures as mechanisms in motion, rather than static objects. We use performance-based design methods to define structural behavior and provide solutions that exceed code-defined requirements. We refine the structure’s mass, strength, stiffness, and damping to achieve a favorable response. The placement of material, detailing, and energy dissipation contribute to safe, economical, and immediately occupied structures. Where increased performance is desired to protect contents or ensure continuous operation, we have developed structural systems that separate structures from ground motions through seismic isolation, and we have developed special seismic-resistant frame joints that dissipate energy without permanent deformations.
From roadways and transit systems to urban plazas and public spaces, we’re able to tie together the pieces that connect buildings and their environment. We implement bold ideas to solve pressing environmental concerns—seeking efficiencies in utility, transportation, and infrastructure planning, and evaluating the impact of new developments on existing mechanical systems. Regardless of what challenge we’re working to solve, we bring innovative approaches and perspectives driven by deep research and empathy—helping organizations achieve strategic and creative transformation, operations-focused space and functional programming, operational improvements, change management, workplace strategy, equipment planning, and highly immersive transition, and activation planning.
Through the development of execution plans and the use of project controls, we can deliver projects with predictable results that are on time and on budget. Our execution strategies utilize proven methodologies which result in the reduction of risk, cost and project span. We execute the following standard practices to achieve project success:
Early Engagement and Commitment to Scope Development and Review
Development of Sound Methodologies to Meet Project Constraints
Establish Detail Baseline Control Estimates
Critical Path Management and Earned Value Reporting
Integrated Scheduling, Constructability Reviews and Readiness Reviews
Development of Detail Manpower Loaded Schedules
Manpower Tracking and Timekeeping
Cost Reporting and Reconciliation
Our global network of experts challenges traditional approaches to capital productivity and partner with industry leaders—including owners, operators, and investors—to align capital strategy, optimize portfolios, and transform project development and delivery across asset classes. At each stage, we connect boardroom strategies to the frontline to discover, create, and ultimately grow value for all participants in the value chain and build teams with the right skills to manage complex workstreams. By infusing technology and advanced analytics where and when it matters, combined with capability building, we drive impact on an end-to-end journey of capital transformation that results in reduced risks, saved money, accelerated progress, increased returns, and improved performance.