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Perspective 2023 vol 1
When I began my career in the built environment, over 30 years ago, I never imagined that our industry would be integral to the delivery of social change and climate action. I never considered that we would play a critical role in tackling gender ...
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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 ...
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Digital engineering and technological advancements are fundamentally impacting the built environment, and transforming the way our industry operates. RLB understands that this presents enormous challenges, but also immense opportunities for our ...
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Digital Transformation
How can AI enhance construction project management and what are its limitations?
- Sep 19, 2023.
- 5 Min read
According to Harvard Business Review, approximately US$48 trillion is invested annually in projects....
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International Report
Headwinds and headaches for global construction industry
- Jun 28, 2023.
- 2 Min read
Concerns about material costs, COVID-19, supply chain logistics and extreme weather events have ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2023 vol 1
- May 30, 2023.
- 2 Min read
When I began my career in the built environment, over 30 years ago, I never imagined that our ...
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Building defects: the problem can be larger than it seems
- May 24, 2023.
- 5 Min read
Around the world, building defects are frequently and severely underestimated, and the potential ...
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Perspective 2023 vol 1
A pressing need for FM strategy in the UAE’s existing buildings
- Apr 14, 2023.
- 5 Min read
Facilities management (FM) is a critical aspect of the built environment that deals with the ...
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Future Thinking
Why asset optimisation will win the race to decarbonise buildings
- Mar 28, 2023.
- 6 Min read
We cannot build our way to net zero. The only way to win the decarbonisation race is to optimise our...
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International Report
Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world
- Dec 22, 2022.
- 4 Min read
Although the global construction industry was impacted by government-imposed lockdowns during the ...
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Future Thinking
Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects
- Oct 24, 2022.
- 7 Min read
Mega events can continue to deliver for a city long after the turnstiles have shut, and the last ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2022 vol 2
- Oct 18, 2022.
- 2 Min read
Since stepping into the role of RLB Global Chairman in June, I have reflected on how RLB operates ...
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Digital Transformation
Why the future is in five dimensions
- Oct 6, 2022.
- 5 Min read
The future of 5D BIM has been a long time coming. Way back in 1962, engineer and internet pioneer, ...
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Perspective 2022 vol 2
Managing construction inflation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Oct 6, 2022.
- 7 Min read
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 is building entire cities in a bid to ...
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Market Research
Global State of the Market Report
- Sep 21, 2022.
- 2 Min read
RLB recently carried-out a global survey in which our Directors and Partners provided their views of...
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Digital Transformation
That 5D Feeling: An insight into the recent Middle East BIM uptrend
- Sep 20, 2022.
- 4 Min read
The recent uptrend in the Middle East in BIM usage is a step in the right direction for 5D ...
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International Report
Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption
- Jul 27, 2022.
- 2 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall’s 2nd Quarter 2022 International Report shows pressures in regional ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2022 vol 1
- Apr 21, 2022.
- 2 Min read
The year is 1783. The treaty between the United States and Great Britain is signed in Paris, ...
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Perspective 2022 vol 1
Moving Away from Traditional Routes: The Dramatic Rise of Design Build Procurement in Qatar
- Apr 12, 2022.
- 5 Min read
Qatar is a relatively small peninsula in the Persian Gulf, rich in natural gas, measuring ...
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Perspective 2022 vol 1
When virtual becomes the reality: Insights into the ever-evolving ‘virtual quantity surveyor’
- Apr 5, 2022.
- 6 Min read
The fear of being replaced by the robot is a modern-day perturbation for any cynical professional. ...
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Market Research
Global Construction Market Activity Positive according to Q4 International Report
- Dec 15, 2021.
- 5 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 4th Quarter 2021 International Report, global ...
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Market Research
COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 11
- Nov 30, 2021.
- 1 Min read
The 11th edition of the RLB COVID-19 Survey continues the focus change made in the 10th edition, to ...
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COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 10
- Aug 25, 2021.
- 1 Min read
This 10th edition of the RLB COVID-19 Survey changes focus slightly, to include reference to not ...
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Market Research
Global border closures continue to impact construction markets
- Aug 16, 2021.
- 5 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2021 International Report, global border ...
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Market Research
Covid-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 9
- Jul 8, 2021.
- 1 Min read
Edition 9 of the RLB Covid-19 Survey completes the year since our first Covid-19 Survey. Our ...
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Perspective
Perspective 2021 edition, a global magazine by Rider Levett Bucknall
- May 14, 2021.
- 2 Min read
Perspective magazine brings you the latest in innovation, technology and research from RLB’s ...
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International Report
How COVID-19 has impacted global construction markets
- Mar 18, 2021.
- 10 Min read
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) 4th Quarter 2020 International Report, the six-month ...
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Future Thinking
International Women’s Day 2021
- Mar 8, 2021.
- 1 Min read
To celebrate International Women’s Day, with the theme of Choose To Challenge, we’re excited...
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Market Research
COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 8
- Feb 18, 2021.
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Issue 8 of our Global Report provides a comparative analysis of the views of our colleagues across ...
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Capability
BIM brings imagination to life
- Feb 1, 2021.
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The role of a quantity surveyor is to model complete costs, but budgets must be set long before an ...
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Digital Services
- Feb 1, 2021.
- 1 Min read
Our digital services enable our people to be the best they can be and deliver service excellence ...
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Asset Optimisation Asset Survey Services
- Jan 5, 2021.
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Having an accurate picture of the health of your asset portfolio is vital, as the condition and ...
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Asset Optimisation Project Services
- Dec 22, 2020.
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RLB’s Asset Optimisation project services are delivered by our experienced multi-disciplinary team...
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COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 7
- Dec 3, 2020.
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Issue 7 of our Global Report provides a comparative analysis of the views of our colleagues across ...
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Asset Optimisation Professional and Regulatory Services
- Nov 19, 2020.
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Our professional and regulatory services provide our clients with expert advice and informative ...
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COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 6
- Oct 21, 2020.
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Issue 6 of our Global Report provides a comparative analysis of the views of our colleagues across ...
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Capability
RLB Asset Optimisation Capability Brochure
- Sep 9, 2020.
- 1 Min read
Rider Levett Bucknall aims to provide full assistance to their clients, throughout all stages of ...
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International Report
RLB Global Construction Market Intelligence Report Q2 2020
- Sep 7, 2020.
- 9 Min read
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) 2nd Quarter 2020 International Report, construction ...
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COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 5
- Aug 14, 2020.
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Issue 5 of our Global Report provides a comparative analysis of the views of our colleagues across ...
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Digital Transformation

How can AI enhance construction project management and what are its limitations?

Perspective

Perspective 2023 vol 1

Building defects: the problem can be larger than it seems

Perspective 2023 vol 1

A pressing need for FM strategy in the UAE’s existing buildings

Insights

OUR LATEST THINKING

Insights & Perspectives

How can AI enhance construction project management and what are its limitations?

Headwinds and headaches for global construction industry

Perspective 2023 vol 1

Building defects: the problem can be larger than it seems

A pressing need for FM strategy in the UAE’s existing buildings

Why asset optimisation will win the race to decarbonise buildings

Challenges and opportunities in the post Covid-19 world

Planning a positive legacy from mega-event projects

Perspective 2022 vol 2

Why the future is in five dimensions

Managing construction inflation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Global State of the Market Report

That 5D Feeling: An insight into the recent Middle East BIM uptrend

Strong post Covid-19 demand tempered by short term disruption

Perspective 2022 vol 1

Moving Away from Traditional Routes: The Dramatic Rise of Design Build Procurement in Qatar

When virtual becomes the reality: Insights into the ever-evolving ‘virtual quantity surveyor’

Global Construction Market Activity Positive according to Q4 International Report

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 11

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 10

Global border closures continue to impact construction markets

Covid-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 9

Perspective 2021 edition, a global magazine by Rider Levett Bucknall

How COVID-19 has impacted global construction markets

International Women’s Day 2021

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 8

BIM brings imagination to life

Digital Services

Asset Optimisation Asset Survey Services

Asset Optimisation Project Services

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 7

Asset Optimisation Professional and Regulatory Services

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 6

RLB Asset Optimisation Capability Brochure

RLB Global Construction Market Intelligence Report Q2 2020

COVID-19: Global Survey Report, Issue 5

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