A/E/C firm leaders need to embrace an alternative methodology for assembling teams to meet the challenges of today’s building. Owners and developers are setting ever-higher standards for new buildings as they work to meet demands for sophisticated structures that accommodate complex programs, incorporate sustainablability and provide productive work environments. Industry leaders have responded with improved design processes, new building technologies and advanced project delivery systems. One area remains unchanged: team formation. While building information modeling (or BIM), building performance software and Internet communications advance the building process on a daily basis, the methodology for selecting design teams has not evolved.