Author : Howard G. Birnberg
Release : 1998-07-29
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 656/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Project Management for Building Designers and Owners, Second Edition by : Howard G. Birnberg
Download or read book Project Management for Building Designers and Owners, Second Edition written by Howard G. Birnberg. This book was released on 1998-07-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Management for Building Designers and Owners presents the concepts, tools, and ideas to help design firms and owner/client project managers to better communicate and perform their jobs. Topics include: Streamlining the complexity and costs of current building design and construction Integrating the often-fragmented nature of the team in designing and constructing buildings Assessing the reengineering trend of reducing in-house facilities and staff in planning, coordinating, and managing a project Outsourcing responsibilities to traditional engineering, architectural, and facilities firms as well as program and project management firms Comparing traditional design firms and specialty firms - in terms of finding and keeping capable staffs, project scope management, fee and time pressures, and a myriad of other issues Communicating effectively within this highly fragmented, specialized, and complex arena This edition comprehensively outlines the fundamental means to effectively manage and control a project's scope, schedule, and budget.
