It's time for a powerful mindshift

Mindshift is an award-winning, revolutionary approach to commercial real estate development based on a fresh model of planning and transparent collaboration throughout the process. This method of integrated project delivery (IPD) not only makes it possible for projects to come in on time and on or under budget; it also delivers high-quality sustainable buildings that are highly adaptable and beautifully suited to serve the needs of the people occupying them. 

The promise and potential of mindshift was quickly recognized by a leading global corporate real estate trade association. In 2009, mindshift was awarded CoreNet's prestigious Global Innovator's Award during the organization's global summit in Las Vegas. The pioneering individuals and companies associated with mindshift were cited by CoreNet for seeking a more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solution that delivered a higher-quality and a true value-added work environment for clients -- and much-needed reform for the industry.

The mindshift method recognizes that traditional building practices and behaviors consistently place owners in a position to sacrifice time, money, or quality in the process. A tighter schedule generally means higher costs or compromises in the quality of work. Lower prices mean using inferior products or suffering longer timelines.

Mindshift optimizes the original design, eliminates non-value adding practices and front-loads the decision-making process. The result is a project of superior quality, a shorter production timeline and a much higher value for the client.

Video: Dick Haworth

“With the system we have today you never end up with a solution that is optimized around the customers' needs or the suppliers' capabilities. The only way to deliver more value is to change the way in which the projects are delivered. We need to think differently and make decisions at a different time and in a different way to drive a more efficient solution.” -- Dick Haworth, Haworth

For more information on mindshift, contact Lydia Knowles (lydia.knowles@haworth.com) or Bill Black (bill.black@haworth.com).