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"It builds employees understanding both of
what we're trying to do as a firm, and also
what the relationship between design pro-
duction drawings and construction means."
Neuert continues
"It also facilitates a sense of ownership and
engagement in the work that you don't get
from a more compartmentalized delivery
model that you find with larger firms," adds
Barry Sampson, Principal of BSN. "It allows
people to be holistically engaged with the
project, which is really key to delivering ex-
cellence."
In addition to their focus on building strong
relationships with both clients and staff,
BSN are just as focused on working cohesive-
ly with their suppliers and subcontractors, as
Neuert says, "We work extensively with sup-
pliers in the design phase of the project to
try and troubleshoot technical issues, and to
make sure that when we're trying to advance
an area of innovation that it's being support-
ed by the level of capability that exists in the
industry. That's a key aspect of our working
method."
"We seek to work and collaborate with other