The year is 1783. The treaty between the United States and Great Britain is signed in Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War. The Montgolfier brothers send up the first hot air balloon. Mozart’s Great Mass is performed for the first time in Salzburg. And the firm that is now Rider Levett Bucknall opens its doors for the first time.
A history spanning nearly 240 years is extraordinary, and one which brings pride to every member of RLB’s team. But we are not a firm to look back. We are focused on the future – and on the ideas, collaborations and opportunities ahead as we bring imagination to life around the world.
At RLB we deliver proactive and innovative client services and successful project outcomes to shape the future of the built environment. As an independent construction cost consultancy, RLB boasts a team of 4,000-plus that delivers the best outcomes to thousands of clients throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and the Americas.
We are a powerhouse of global construction market intelligence. We are trusted partners dedicated to achieving our clients’ goals and to making a difference to the lives of people around the world.
Perspective Magazine, our flagship global publication, showcases just some of the ways we inspire fresh perspectives on age-old problems. I am proud to see our team contributing to public discourse as trusted sources of factual information and insight.
This edition of Perspective focuses on progressive and thought-provoking pieces on big picture topics from the power of data to the future of working in a virtual environment. We also drill down into market-specific stories that are applicable around the world. These include trends in residential developments in Hong Kong, the cost of building in Africa and the dramatic rise of design build procurement in Qatar.
We reveal what’s ahead for sports venues, examine the role of public art in placemaking and feature the latest trends in data centre development.
RLB’s people are powered by a clear purpose: to create a better tomorrow. We have been doing this for well over two centuries. While our future story is unwritten, one thing is certain: a better tomorrow is only possible through flawless execution today.
PERSPECTIVE INSIGHTS
Peer Review
These days there just doesn’t seem to be enough architects to handle the number of projects out there, with aggressive timelines for projects, owners and their teams want things done efficiently and effectively. Keeping projects on time, budget and with…
Navigating modern day mining projects
Global warming and climate change are arguably in the top 5 most important problems facing the world today. Countries, sectors, industries, and individuals alike are focused on and striving for net carbon zero targets in the very near future and…
A pressing need for FM strategy in the UAE’s existing buildings
Facilities management (FM) is a critical aspect of the built environment that deals with the maintenance, repair, and ongoing supervision of a building’s physical assets to ensure the preservation of that property’s value. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there…
Airport construction takes off
With a dramatic downturn in passenger traffic in early-to-mid 2020, the industry has observed a steady return of activity close to pre-pandemic figures. An easing of Covid restrictions has brought long lines and hours-long waits to airports around the…
Connecting with Country
Gurriny Yealamucka means “good healing waters” in the language of the Gunggandji peoples – and the health service that bears its name is a place that helps the people of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland to heal and reconnect with…
Super low energy buildings tailored for the tropical climate
In half a century, global energy consumption more than doubled from 68,792 terawatt-hours (TWh) to 176,431 TWh. In comparison, Singapore’s energy consumption per capita increased 4.5-fold in the same period, placing her in the top 3 energy consumers in the…
Women in construction: the fight against inequality
It is a fact: women are severely underrepresented in the construction industry. And although it has been a male-dominated field for many years with women facing numerous challenges and obstacles in trying to break into this space, it seems that…
ESG reporting is good for society and your bottom line
As the business world increasingly embraces the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting, it’s noteworthy that the idea that companies should focus on not only revenue and society but also the planet which should be nothing new. In…
Preserving old memories and making new ones
When work began on the new Galleries of Remembrance project at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance, it had all the hallmarks of a challenging project: an immovable deadline, an ambitious design, and a sacred heritage building dedicated to Australian service and…
Retrofit: today’s new process will be tomorrow’s best practice
At the beginning of 2023, the UK Government published ‘Mission Zero’. This independent report was commissioned to review the UK government’s approach to delivering its net zero target, aimed at identifying how the UK could meet its net zero commitments…
A balanced wellness approach in the workplace
The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles which lead to a state of holistic health. This definition suggests that wellness is not a static state or a destination but rather an active pursuit. …
Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward
Between the pandemic and the current economic situation, businesses of all kinds are rethinking the best way to get things done. Fast-tracking first gained broad awareness when used to develop COVID-19 vaccines, it is an effective strategy used in many…
BIM maturity level in terms of Policy, People, Technology and Process
According to NBS National BIM Report1, there has been a significant rise in the adoption of BIM in the past decade, with 73% of construction companies reporting that they are aware of BIM and are using it within their companies,…
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