Managing Design: Conversations, Project Controls, and Best Practices for Commercial Design and Construction Projects

This guide to managing design process within the commercial design and construction industry addresses a growing pain point in an industry where collaborative approaches to project delivery are outpacing the way professionals work. It synthesizes issues by investigating the "why," "how," and "who" of the discipline of managing design and gives the "what" and "when" to apply the solutions given various project delivery and contracting methods.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 02 July 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

This comprehensive guide to managing the design process within the commercial design and construction industry is a timely response to the growing challenge of effectively collaborating in project delivery, which has outpaced traditional working methods. By delving into the "why," "how," and "who" of design management, the book offers practical solutions tailored to different project delivery and contracting approaches. It features candid interviews with over 40 industry leaders, including architects, engineers, contractors, owners, educators, technology evangelists, and authors, providing a broad perspective on current issues and offering pathways for future collaboration and change.

Managing Design: Conversations, Project Controls, and Best Practices for Commercial Design and Construction Projects is a self-help book for design and construction professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing design. It covers a wide range of topics, including client empathy, firm culture, owner leadership, design and budgets, working with engineers, consultants, and contractors, contracts, team assembly, and more. The book offers insightful interviews with 40 industry luminaries, exposing issues and proposing solutions to longstanding industry challenges. It also provides a project design controls framework and toolset that can be immediately applied and implemented.

Written in a relatable and accessible style, Managing Design: Conversations, Project Controls, and Best Practices for Commercial Design and Construction Projects is a valuable resource for owners, contractors, and designers alike. It offers practical tips, process diagrams, and comparative analytical tables to support the text and facilitate understanding and implementation of the discussed principles and strategies. By embracing the insights and recommendations provided in this book, professionals can improve their ability to manage design effectively, enhance project outcomes, and contribute to the success of the commercial design and construction industry.

Weight: 784g
Dimension: 197 x 243 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119561767