Communicating the design intent, from initial briefing through the
design stage and on to the actual construction is vital to the
success of any building project. This book looks at communication
across physical, organisational and cultural barriers with a view
to improving the design and construction process.
The authors investigate communication issues across physical,
organisational and cultural barriers and present clear guidance and
practical advice.
Table of Content
Construction:a social perspective; Communication in construction;
Communicating abstract ideas;.
Dynamics of Communication; Interpersonal communication; Group
communication; Communication networks; Organisational
communication;.
Building an effective communication culture; Selecting
appropriate communication media; Managing boundary conditions;
Managing meetings; Conflict management; Practical methodologies for
identifying, monitoring and improving communication in practice
About the author
Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, Ph D is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes. He is a coordinator of the CIB working group W096 Architectural Management.
Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, Ph D, MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a construction and project management consultant with industrial experience and teaches construction technology across a wide range of built environment programmes.
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