Building Design Management / Edition 1

by Colin Gray, Will Hughes

Overview

A practical handbook on the management of building design, this guide explains the processes, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design of the building, as well as ways to maximise efficiency. Well structured and easy to read, the book includes useful notes and checklists on, for example, how to select a design team and how to organise and plan the design process.

The authors are recognised authorities in the field of project management, based at an internationally renowned department. Their book will prove invaluable to both students and practitioners in project management.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750650700
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/18/2000
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Design management theory; Chapter 1 Management and organization in design and construction; Chapter 2 The process of building design; Chapter 3 The process of engineering design; Chapter 4 Stages, roles and responsibilities; Chapter 5 People and organizations; Part 2 Design management practice; Chapter 6 Tactics for developing a project culture; Chapter 7 Defining the tasks; Chapter 8 Managing information production; Chapter 9 Evaluation of information; Chapter 10 Planning, monitoring and control; Chapter 11 Design management in action;