AIA Intl Singapore/ HKS - Design for Relevance and Resilience in an Ever Changing World

When: Friday 4 August 2023 @ 04:00 (Eastern US Time)/ 16:00 (Singapore time)
Where: HKS Inc. Singapore, 51 Duxton Road, Singapore, 089515/ ONLINE

CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU/ HSW for AIA Members

Speaker

Bernita Beikmann, FAIA, EDAC, LSSBB, Chief Process Officer, HKS

Description

Architecture is ripe for reinvention, as we are in a period of rapid change and complex problems. It is time to transform the way our firms are led and take advantage of opportunities. We will investigate how an architecture firm can remain relevant and influential by embracing diversity, technology and alternative revenue streams.  We will discuss how we should not fear technology but embrace it as a way to improve efficiency, test solutions, and improve building performance. Embracing diversity of people and their skill sets and expertise allows us to create better solutions.

Speaker Bio

Bernita Beikmann is a Partner with HKS, Inc., Executive Vice President, and Chief Process Officer. She has served integral roles as a project architect, project manager at HKS for the last 27 years, and a coach and facilitator for project teams. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she works with all departments at HKS to improve internal processes. Ms. Beikmann formerly served as the Chairman of the Lean Construction Institute Board of Directors.