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Designing Buildings at 08:10, 24 October 2025

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	* [[Create_a_new_article\|How to create an article]].		* [[Create_a_new_article\|How to create an article]].
−	* [https://~~youtu~~.be/~~YwPIk3NhlDU~~ Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]	+	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VckkneT3AI Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]
	* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]		* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]
	* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile to your articles.]]		* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile to your articles.]]

	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Do_not_autolink]] [[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Do_not_autolink]] [[Category:Organisations]]

Designing Buildings at 06:03, 17 May 2024

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	== For small companies ==		== For small companies ==

−	Small practices can use Designing Buildings to develop articles about specialist knowledge areas that inform potential clients of the work they do. New projects, guidance, research or opinion pieces can be published, getting greater exposure than they would on the company website.	+	Small practices can use Designing Buildings to develop articles about specialist knowledge areas that inform potential clients about the work they do. New projects, guidance, research or opinion pieces can be published, getting greater exposure than they would on the company website.

	== For large companies ==		== For large companies ==
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	== For product manufacturers ==		== For product manufacturers ==

−	Product manufacturers can share their expertise, better informing potential customers about product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings is not the right place for direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing ~~readers and~~ potential customers to their website.	+	Product manufacturers can share their expertise, better informing potential customers about product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings is not the right place for direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing potential customers to their website.

	== For industry initiatives ==		== For industry initiatives ==
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	== For institutes and associations ==		== For institutes and associations ==

−	Institutes and associations represent core knowledge bases for the industry, many with journals containing important guidance and analysis. Sharing those articles with a wider audience does not compromise member benefits but improves exposure ~~of the work~~ of the institute and its work.	+	Institutes and associations represent core knowledge bases for the industry, many with journals containing important guidance and analysis. Sharing those articles with a wider audience does not compromise member benefits but improves exposure of the institute and its work.

	== For academia ==		== For academia ==

−	Designing Buildings is a core reference for many students used throughout their academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, and contractors all refer to Designing Buildings. Academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the built environment. Creating a profile for the institution and writing articles is a way to share ~~with the industry~~ ongoing work at all levels.	+	Designing Buildings is a core reference for many students used throughout their academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, and contractors all refer to Designing Buildings. Academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the built environment. Creating a profile for the institution and writing articles is a way to share ongoing work at all levels.

	== For the industry ==		== For the industry ==
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	= Why not create a profile for your organisation? =		= Why not create a profile for your organisation? =

−	To ~~creating~~ a free account for an organisation or individual [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here], add a logo, website and contact details, and can then be posted at the top of any article linked to that account.	+	To create a free account for an organisation or individual [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here], add a logo, website and contact details, and they can then be posted at the top of any article linked to that account.

	[[File:DB_company_profile_1000.jpg\|link=Page_about_me]]		[[File:DB_company_profile_1000.jpg\|link=Page_about_me]]
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	* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]		* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]
	* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]		* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]
−	* [[Editorial_policy\|Editorial policy]]
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images How to add images to an article.]
	* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile to your articles.]]		* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile to your articles.]]
−	* [[Your_article\|How to layout your article.]]
−	* [[How_to_write_a_popular_article\|How to write a popular article.]]
−	* [[Optimising_your_article_for_search_engines\|Optimising your article for search engines]]
−	* [[Marketing_opportunities_on_Designing_Buildings\|Marketing opportunities.]]

	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Do_not_autolink]] [[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Do_not_autolink]] [[Category:Organisations]]

Designing Buildings at 05:59, 17 May 2024

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	== For academia ==		== For academia ==

−	Designing Buildings ~~wiki~~ is a core ~~syllabus~~ reference for many students ~~entering the construction industry, and~~ used throughout academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, ~~service engineers as well as student of specialist areas~~ all ~~often~~ refer to Designing Buildings ~~wiki at some point~~. ~~Today, academic~~ institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape ~~the way~~ the built environment ~~is today and will be in the future~~. Creating a profile for the institution is a way to share with the industry ongoing work at all levels~~, from professorships to student projects and submissions, elevating both the work, the individuals and the organisation~~.	+	Designing Buildings is a core reference for many students used throughout their academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, and contractors all refer to Designing Buildings. Academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the built environment. Creating a profile for the institution and writing articles is a way to share with the industry ongoing work at all levels.

	== For the industry ==		== For the industry ==

−	The construction industry has in recent years been put in the spotlight, with more regulations, legislation, standards, and guidance than ~~perhaps~~ ever before. The industry demands better collaboration across disciplines, and as such, cross-~~disciplinary~~ knowledge sharing ~~will be a core element of this~~.	+	The construction industry has in recent years been put in the spotlight, with more regulations, legislation, standards, and guidance than ever before. The industry demands better collaboration across disciplines, and as such, cross-discipline knowledge sharing is vital.

−	By creating an account, members, employees, and individuals of an organisation can contribute relevant and informative articles with their name if they wish at the bottom, while the company or organisation can keep track of all articles that have been written and the topics covered to build a knowledge base of certain expertise. Contributing to the content already on Designing Buildings in turn helps our site elevate content created by the organisations themselves.	+	Designing Buildings is used by around 9 million people a year, both within the UK and internationally, all of them looking for the knowledge that you hold.
−		+
−	~~The~~ Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ is used by around 9 million people a year, ~~with content focused on~~ the UK~~. The site itselfis accessed~~ internationally, ~~the benefits~~ of ~~which can be accessed~~ for ~~free in exchange for relevant industry content. The site also offers a variety of marketing opportunities and advertising; if~~ that ~~is what is wanted, for more information, visit our page on marketing opportunities for designing buildings~~.	+

	= Why not create a profile for your organisation? =		= Why not create a profile for your organisation? =

−	Whilst Designing Buildings has many registered individuals that contribute articles to the site, there are also a large number of authors who represent or write on behalf of a company, or an organisation. Creating a free account for ~~a company~~ or ~~organisation~~ [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here ~~to register on Designing Buildings~~], add ~~the~~ logo, website and contact details, ~~these will~~ then ~~appear~~ at the top of any article ~~that is~~ linked to that account.	+	To creating a free account for an organisation or individual [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here], add a logo, website and contact details, and can then be posted at the top of any article linked to that account.

	[[File:DB_company_profile_1000.jpg\|link=Page_about_me]]		[[File:DB_company_profile_1000.jpg\|link=Page_about_me]]

−	Registered users get their own page, which is a profile page that informs others all about the organisation, and unlike articles, this page can include promotional information, logos, images, links to webpages and so on. It represents the opportunity to write about the capabilities, experience, products or services offered by the organisation.	+	To find out how, check out our easy to follow guidance:
−		+
−	To find out ~~more about~~ how to ~~do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.~~	+
−		+
−	~~= Further information =~~	+

		+	* [[Create_a_new_article\|How to create an article]].
	* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]		* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]
	* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]		* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]
	* [[Editorial_policy\|Editorial policy]]		* [[Editorial_policy\|Editorial policy]]
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images How to add images to an article.]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images How to add images to an article.]
−	* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile.]]	+	* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile to your articles.]]
	* [[Your_article\|How to layout your article.]]		* [[Your_article\|How to layout your article.]]
	* [[How_to_write_a_popular_article\|How to write a popular article.]]		* [[How_to_write_a_popular_article\|How to write a popular article.]]
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	* [[Marketing_opportunities_on_Designing_Buildings\|Marketing opportunities.]]		* [[Marketing_opportunities_on_Designing_Buildings\|Marketing opportunities.]]

−	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Do_not_autolink]] [[Category:Organisations]]

Designing Buildings at 05:50, 17 May 2024

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−	= Why write articles for ~~companies or organisations~~? =	+	= Why write articles for your organisation? =

−	~~Companies and other organisations~~ often ~~represent~~ a vast knowledge base ~~on certain~~ subject areas ~~at different levels~~, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole ~~but~~ also for ~~the company them selves~~. Be ~~ita~~ small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge~~. Here are just some~~.	+	Organisations often have a vast knowledge base for their subject areas, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing that, both for the industry as a whole and also for themselves. Be it a small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge on Designing Buildings.

	== For small companies ==		== For small companies ==

−	Small practices can use ~~designing buildings~~ to develop articles on specialist knowledge areas that inform ~~the~~ potential clients of the work they do. New projects, ~~proposals~~, research or opinion pieces can be ~~shared via the site gaining~~ greater exposure than ~~if this were~~ on the company website ~~alone~~.	+	Small practices can use Designing Buildings to develop articles about specialist knowledge areas that inform potential clients of the work they do. New projects, guidance, research or opinion pieces can be published, getting greater exposure than they would on the company website.

	== For large companies ==		== For large companies ==

−	Larger companies can share project work, reports, white papers, practice research, industry blogs or ~~short~~ definitions ~~relating to the expertise of the practice~~. Employees can create ~~individually named~~ content~~, under the~~ company profile, gaining useful experience ~~in developing~~ and ~~writing industry content, often acting as a form of reaffirmation of~~ their own specialist knowledge areas.	+	Larger companies can share project work, reports, white papers, practice research, industry blogs or definitions and explanations. Employees can create content using a company profile or under their own name, gaining useful experience of writing and reaffirming their own specialist knowledge areas.

	== For team building ==		== For team building ==

−	Companies ~~have in the past also used~~ Designing Buildings as an office engagement tool, running lunchtime writing workshops on different subjects, leading to discussions between colleagues ~~and~~ shared understanding, helping improve collaboration~~, co-creation and affirmation of areas of expertise~~.	+	Companies can use Designing Buildings as an office engagement tool, running lunchtime writing workshops on different subjects, leading to discussions between colleagues, developing shared understanding and helping improve collaboration.

	== For product manufacturers ==		== For product manufacturers ==

−	Product manufacturers can share their expertise ~~on certain aspects of generic products~~, better informing potential customers on product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings ~~does~~ not ~~accept articles that are oriented to~~ the direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing readers and potential customers to their ~~specific products~~.	+	Product manufacturers can share their expertise, better informing potential customers about product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings is not the right place for direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing readers and potential customers to their website.

	== For industry initiatives ==		== For industry initiatives ==

−	Groups of professionals who have come together as an industry initiative can create a profile and help drive their campaign by creating articles on the site ~~for free~~. ~~Some of which may be featured or appear in the newsletter. Creating a profile on the site, means publishing~~ your own press releases rather than hoping for them to be picked up by ~~the press~~.	+	Groups of professionals who have come together for an industry initiative can create a profile and help drive their campaign by creating articles on the site. Publish your own press releases directly rather than hoping for them to be picked up by someone else.

−	== For ~~Institutes~~ and associations ==	+	== For institutes and associations ==

−	Institutes and associations represent core knowledge bases of the industry, many with journals containing ~~relevant issues of the day for members~~. ~~Republishing~~ articles ~~from previous journals~~ does not compromise member benefits but ~~elongates the~~ exposure of the work of the institute~~, sharing the gathered knowledge more widely~~ and ~~promoting the institute itself. We also offer sponsorship arrangements where we cover much of the~~ work ~~for you, contact us for more information~~.	+	Institutes and associations represent core knowledge bases for the industry, many with journals containing important guidance and analysis. Sharing those articles with a wider audience does not compromise member benefits but improves exposure of the work of the institute and its work.

−	== For ~~Academia~~ ==	+	== For academia ==

	Designing Buildings wiki is a core syllabus reference for many students entering the construction industry, and used throughout academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, service engineers as well as student of specialist areas all often refer to Designing Buildings wiki at some point. Today, academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the way the built environment is today and will be in the future. Creating a profile for the institution is a way to share with the industry ongoing work at all levels, from professorships to student projects and submissions, elevating both the work, the individuals and the organisation.		Designing Buildings wiki is a core syllabus reference for many students entering the construction industry, and used throughout academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, service engineers as well as student of specialist areas all often refer to Designing Buildings wiki at some point. Today, academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the way the built environment is today and will be in the future. Creating a profile for the institution is a way to share with the industry ongoing work at all levels, from professorships to student projects and submissions, elevating both the work, the individuals and the organisation.

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	= Further information =		= Further information =

−	* Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.	+	* [https://youtu.be/YwPIk3NhlDU Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.]
−	* ~~For more detailed information see our~~ help ~~page.~~	+	* [[Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help\|Get started - top tips and help]]
−	* ~~Read our editorial~~ policy.	+	* [[Editorial_policy\|Editorial policy]]
−	* How to add images to an article.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Get_started_-_top_tips_and_help#Inserting_Images How to add images to an article.]
−	* How to add your profile.	+	* [[Page_about_me\|How to add your profile.]]
−	* How to layout your article.	+	* [[Your_article\|How to layout your article.]]
−	* Marketing opportunities.	+	* [[How_to_write_a_popular_article\|How to write a popular article.]]
		+	* [[Optimising_your_article_for_search_engines\|Optimising your article for search engines]]
		+	* [[Marketing_opportunities_on_Designing_Buildings\|Marketing opportunities.]]

	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]

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	To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.		To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.
		+
		+	= Further information =
		+
		+	* Watch our video tutorial: how to create an article on YouTube.
		+	* For more detailed information see our help page.
		+	* Read our editorial policy.
		+	* How to add images to an article.
		+	* How to add your profile.
		+	* How to layout your article.
		+	* Marketing opportunities.

	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]		[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]

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	= Why write articles for companies or organisations? =		= Why write articles for companies or organisations? =

−	Companies and other organisations often represent a vast knowledge base on certain subject areas at different levels, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole but also for the company them selves. Be ~~it a~~ small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge. Here are just some.	+	Companies and other organisations often represent a vast knowledge base on certain subject areas at different levels, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole but also for the company them selves. Be ita small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge. Here are just some.

	== For small companies ==		== For small companies ==
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	== For the industry ==		== For the industry ==

−	The construction industry has in recent years been put in the spotlight, with more regulations, legislation, standards and guidance than perhaps ever before. The industry demands ~~both~~ better collaboration across disciplines and as such cross disciplinary knowledge sharing will be a core element of this.	+	The construction industry has in recent years been put in the spotlight, with more regulations, legislation, standards, and guidance than perhaps ever before. The industry demands better collaboration across disciplines, and as such, cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing will be a core element of this.

−	By creating an account, members, employees and individuals of an organisation can contribute relevant and informative articles with their name if they wish at the bottom, ~~whilst~~ the company or organisation can keep track of all articles that have been written, and the topics covered, to build a knowledge base of certain expertise. Contributing to the content already on Designing Buildings in turn helps our site to elevate content created by the organisations themselves.	+	By creating an account, members, employees, and individuals of an organisation can contribute relevant and informative articles with their name if they wish at the bottom, while the company or organisation can keep track of all articles that have been written and the topics covered to build a knowledge base of certain expertise. Contributing to the content already on Designing Buildings in turn helps our site elevate content created by the organisations themselves.

−	Designing Buildings ~~wiki~~ is used by around 9 million people a year, with content ~~focussed~~ on the UK~~, the~~ site ~~itself is~~ accessed internationally, the benefits of which can be accessed for free in exchange for relevant industry content. The site also offers a variety of marketing opportunities and advertising, if that is what is wanted, for more information visit our page ~~Marketing opportunities~~ on ~~Designing Buildings~~.	+	The Designing Buildings Wiki is used by around 9 million people a year, with content focused on the UK. The site itselfis accessed internationally, the benefits of which can be accessed for free in exchange for relevant industry content. The site also offers a variety of marketing opportunities and advertising; if that is what is wanted, for more information, visit our page on marketing opportunities for designing buildings.

−	= ~~Creating~~ a profile =	+	= Why not create a profile for your organisation? =

	Whilst Designing Buildings has many registered individuals that contribute articles to the site, there are also a large number of authors who represent or write on behalf of a company, or an organisation. Creating a free account for a company or organisation [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here to register on Designing Buildings], add the logo, website and contact details, these will then appear at the top of any article that is linked to that account.		Whilst Designing Buildings has many registered individuals that contribute articles to the site, there are also a large number of authors who represent or write on behalf of a company, or an organisation. Creating a free account for a company or organisation [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here to register on Designing Buildings], add the logo, website and contact details, these will then appear at the top of any article that is linked to that account.
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	To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.		To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.

−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Organisations]]

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	Product manufacturers can share their expertise on certain aspects of generic products, better informing potential customers on product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings does not accept articles that are oriented to the direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing readers and potential customers to their specific products.		Product manufacturers can share their expertise on certain aspects of generic products, better informing potential customers on product choices. Whilst Designing Buildings does not accept articles that are oriented to the direct sales of individual products, the company profile can be placed at the top of informative articles, directing readers and potential customers to their specific products.

−	== For industry ~~Initiatives~~ ==	+	== For industry initiatives ==
		+
		+	Groups of professionals who have come together as an industry initiative can create a profile and help drive their campaign by creating articles on the site for free. Some of which may be featured or appear in the newsletter. Creating a profile on the site, means publishing your own press releases rather than hoping for them to be picked up by the press.

	== For Institutes and associations ==		== For Institutes and associations ==
		+
		+	Institutes and associations represent core knowledge bases of the industry, many with journals containing relevant issues of the day for members. Republishing articles from previous journals does not compromise member benefits but elongates the exposure of the work of the institute, sharing the gathered knowledge more widely and promoting the institute itself. We also offer sponsorship arrangements where we cover much of the work for you, contact us for more information.

	== For Academia ==		== For Academia ==
		+
		+	Designing Buildings wiki is a core syllabus reference for many students entering the construction industry, and used throughout academic studies, training and into the workplace. Architectural technicians, architects, project managers, engineers, service engineers as well as student of specialist areas all often refer to Designing Buildings wiki at some point. Today, academic institutions also represent key areas of research and development that shape the way the built environment is today and will be in the future. Creating a profile for the institution is a way to share with the industry ongoing work at all levels, from professorships to student projects and submissions, elevating both the work, the individuals and the organisation.
		+
		+	== For the industry ==
		+
		+	The construction industry has in recent years been put in the spotlight, with more regulations, legislation, standards and guidance than perhaps ever before. The industry demands both better collaboration across disciplines and as such cross disciplinary knowledge sharing will be a core element of this.

	By creating an account, members, employees and individuals of an organisation can contribute relevant and informative articles with their name if they wish at the bottom, whilst the company or organisation can keep track of all articles that have been written, and the topics covered, to build a knowledge base of certain expertise. Contributing to the content already on Designing Buildings in turn helps our site to elevate content created by the organisations themselves.		By creating an account, members, employees and individuals of an organisation can contribute relevant and informative articles with their name if they wish at the bottom, whilst the company or organisation can keep track of all articles that have been written, and the topics covered, to build a knowledge base of certain expertise. Contributing to the content already on Designing Buildings in turn helps our site to elevate content created by the organisations themselves.
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	Designing Buildings wiki is used by around 9 million people a year, with content focussed on the UK, the site itself is accessed internationally, the benefits of which can be accessed for free in exchange for relevant industry content. The site also offers a variety of marketing opportunities and advertising, if that is what is wanted, for more information visit our page Marketing opportunities on Designing Buildings.		Designing Buildings wiki is used by around 9 million people a year, with content focussed on the UK, the site itself is accessed internationally, the benefits of which can be accessed for free in exchange for relevant industry content. The site also offers a variety of marketing opportunities and advertising, if that is what is wanted, for more information visit our page Marketing opportunities on Designing Buildings.

−	= ~~Ceating~~ a profile =	+	= Creating a profile =

	Whilst Designing Buildings has many registered individuals that contribute articles to the site, there are also a large number of authors who represent or write on behalf of a company, or an organisation. Creating a free account for a company or organisation [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here to register on Designing Buildings], add the logo, website and contact details, these will then appear at the top of any article that is linked to that account.		Whilst Designing Buildings has many registered individuals that contribute articles to the site, there are also a large number of authors who represent or write on behalf of a company, or an organisation. Creating a free account for a company or organisation [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Home follow the link here to register on Designing Buildings], add the logo, website and contact details, these will then appear at the top of any article that is linked to that account.

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	= Why write articles for companies or organisations? =		= Why write articles for companies or organisations? =

−	Companies and other organisations often represent a vast knowledge base on certain subject areas at different levels, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole but also for the company them selves. Be it a small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge.	+	Companies and other organisations often represent a vast knowledge base on certain subject areas at different levels, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole but also for the company them selves. Be it a small practice or a large international company there are a variety of reasons for sharing knowledge. Here are just some.

	== For small companies ==		== For small companies ==
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	To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.		To find out more about how to do this visit the page How to add your profile and to see some an example of a profile layout visit the pages Page about me and Your username.
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−	Companies and other organisations often represent a vast knowledge base on certain subject areas at different levels, and many don't realise the potential value in sharing, both for the industry as a whole but also for the company them selves.
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−	By creating a company account, employees can contribute relevant and informative articles, better keep track of the articles that have been written, use these to build a knowledge base of expertise and associated these with the profile, ensuring that the company name and website appears at the top of each article. For more information visit our page Marketing opportunities on Designing Buildings.
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−	~~= Office engagement =~~
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−	Companies have also used Designing Buildings as an office engagement tool, running lunchtime writing workshops on different subjects, leading to discussions between colleagues and shared understanding , helping improve collaboratioin and co-creation.
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