Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers 4th Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable
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Author(s): Howard G. Birnberg
Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
ISBN: 9781604271201
Edition: 4th Edition
“Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers fills an important need for the AEC industry. It provides highly useful insights in meeting the industry’s requirements for project management.â€
—Bradford Sims, Ph.D., Chancellor, Worldwide, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Since publication of the first edition in 1992, Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers With this practical, indispensable working tool you will gain all the essential skills needed for effective project management, presented in the clear, easy-to-follow style that is a hallmark of this book. Particular emphasis is devoted to effective communications essential to the optimal performance of every member of the project team. This Fourth edition is revised with additional case studies and includes everything you need to manage a successful project.
Key Features:
–Discusses building information modeling (BIM) including what it is and the problems the industry is encountering with BIM use
–Describes the pitfalls of weak or ineffective project management systems and the working relationship between the owner/client and the rest of the project team
–Offers specific examples based on real life construction industry experience by a long-time industry consultant, trained as an architect
–Presents some theory while focusing on the actual “nuts and bolts†of managing design and facilities projects
–Covers effective writing and public speaking skills, delegation techniques, and planning issues neglected by other texts on project management
–WAV includes a downloadable overview of ISO 9000 quality standards and commissioning—available from the Web Added Value Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com
