Book Search
-
Collaborative Design Management
To Be Published January 5th 2013 by Routledge
-
Lean Design Management
Series: Architectural Engineering and Design Management
The fields of design management and lean construction appear to be developing independently. This volume brings together authors from four continents to argue that lean thinking should be integral to design management in the fields of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). The...
Published May 24th 2012 by Routledge
-
Managing Interdisciplinary Projects
A Primer for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Construction, architecture and engineering projects are complex undertakings, involving a temporary grouping of people and companies, with different agendas and experience, coming together to achieve a project goal. This book investigates the dynamics of the relationships between individuals...
Published April 20th 2010 by Routledge
-
Design Management for Sustainability
Series: Architectural Engineering and Design Management
Building on the special edition Aspects of Design Management (Volume 3:1, 2007), this publication brings together the rapidly developing field of design management with that of environmental sustainability. Eight articles drawn from around the world help to provide some critical insights into the...
Published May 18th 2009 by Routledge
-
Specifying Buildings
2nd Edition
Selecting the best materials, techniques and systems for each project and then specifying them correctly to meet all the requirements of quality, time, value, constructability, maintenance and durability is a fundamental aspect of architectural design. It also helps to determine the quality and...
Published March 17th 2008 by Routledge
-
Communication in Construction Teams
Series: Spon Research
Construction teams are usually complex, interdisciplinary and temporary, and, as such, the need for effective communication is crucial. However, published data regarding the manner in which individuals interact within the temporary project team is scarce, with little other than anecdotal evidence...
Published August 16th 2006 by Routledge