Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, Fourth Edition

Since publication of the first edition in 1992, Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers has remained the leading choice for professionals and students seeking to learn and master the skills needed to successfully lead a project from conception to occupancy and beyond. Few engineering, architectural or facilities management courses offer training in this important activity, and therefore most project managers learn their skills on-the-job. 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. This 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 from a long-time industry consultant, trained as an architect
--WAV includes a downloadable overview of ISO 9000 quality standards and commissioning, available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com