SHCA is engaged in original research and benchmarking. Participating in the dialogue that leads to the establishment of best practice puts us in the forefront of innovative thinking and creative design. Many of our staff members are authors, conference speakers and panel members; here are some of their selected recent findings, thoughts, and opinions.

Building Operating Management Change management is critical to success of new workplace design by Rachel Nowikas

Building Operating Management Making Room for Medical Technologies by James F. Case, AIA

Real Estate Weekly A strategic design approach to corporate fit-outs by Joan Blumenfeld, AIA and George Alexander, FAIA RIBA

New York Real Estate Journal Class act: Repositioning older NYC buildings as class A properties by Joan Blumenfeld, AIA

Contract Magazine More Than Meets the Eye: Measuring existing conditions in historic buildings may include invasive-or even destructive-procedures in addition to a visual inspection and laboratory analysis by Robert Vail Cole

American School and University The Test of Time, Rehabilitating an Older School's Facade Can Erase Past Abuses by Robert Vail Cole, Director of Historic Preservation

Facilities Management Journal Winning the Space Race by Dr. Nigel Oseland

Facilities Journal No Time to Waste by Dr. Nigel Oseland

Regenerate Magazine Get in the Mix, mixed use schemes are enjoying a renaissance - spurred on by the sustainable communities agenda by Mark Jefferson, RIBA

Facilities Management Magazine Post Occupancy Evaluation : Overcoming Resistance Dr. Nigel Oseland weighs up the arguments for and against POE

FX Magazine Open plan is not working by Jason Turner (BA Hons)

Regenerate Magazine Just what the Doctors ordered By Keith Cox, RIBA

Urban Land, Europe Gauging Aftereffects of Workplace Design by Dr. Nigel Oseland In theory, post occupancy evaluation improves workplace design and operation - but in practice, how does it work?

Estates Gazette Find out what makes your building tick - Assessment tools such as space analysis and post occupancy evaluations help both tennants and landlords. Surveyors take note says Nigel Oseland. by Dr. Nigel Oseland