Economy:
Architect Heller discusses technological and logistical challenges posed by stimulus projects
Once Congress and the new administration have ironed out all the details of the next economic stimulus package, architects and construction firms will face the giant logistical challenge of executing stimulus projects on budget and on time. During today's OnPoint, Barbara Heller, president and CEO of Design + Construction Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in using new technology to boost productivity, gives her take on President-elect Barack Obama's plan and how the new administration can avoid unnecessary spending. She explains why she believes current building efficiency measures are aspirational and what can be done to improve accountability.
