Collaborative Design Management

NOTE EDITORE

The design process has always been central to construction, but recent years have seenits significance increase, andthe ways of approaching it multiply. To an increasing degree, other stakeholderssuch as contractorshave input at the design stage, and the designer’s roleincludes tasks that were traditionally the realm of other professions. This presents challenges as well as opportunities, and both are introduced, discussed, and analysed in Collaborative Design Management. Case studies from the likes of ARUP, Buro Happold, VINCI Construction UK Ltd, and CIOB show how technologies (BIM, podcasting),innovative working(information management, collaboration), and the evolution of roles (the designer-contractor interface, environmental compliance)have changed design management as a process. Starting from a basiclevel, the reader is introduced to the key themes and background to the design management role, including definitions of the responsibilities now commonly involved, and the strategic importance of design. Influential technologies currentlyin useare evaluated, and the importance they are likely to have in future is explored. This combinationof case studies from leading practitioners, clear explanations of design managementroles and activities, andan exploration ofhowto succesfully achievecollaborative design management makes this a highly topical and uniquely valuable book. This is essential reading for professionals and students of all levels interested in construction design management, from all AEC backgrounds.

SOMMARIO

1. Collaborative Working2. Design3.Design Management4. The Construction Design Manager 5.Discussing and Reviewing Design 6.Collaboration Technologies7. Visualisation and BIM for Design 8. Strategies for Collaborative Working 9. Future Directions

AUTORE

Stephen Emmitt is Professor of Architectural Technology in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, UK. He formerly held the Hoffmann Chair of Innovation and Management at the Technical University of Denmark and is currently Visiting Professor of Construction Innovation at Halmstad University, Sweden. Kirti Ruikar is Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering in the School of Civil and Building Engineering at Loughborough University, UK. She is currently Joint Coordinator of CIB Task Group, TG83 on 'E-business in Construction' and an Associate Editor of the Journal of IT in Construction (ITcon.org).

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415620741
• Dimensioni: 9.75 x 6.75 in Ø 1.00 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 4 tables, 6 halftones and 13 line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 168