Construction Communication
1. Edition April 2003
222 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-1-4051-0002-1
John Wiley & Sons
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.
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
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
'A well-written, logically structured and well referenced text
....[it] represents the first serious attempt to explore
communication within the industry's specific context, and I
would commend it as a robust introductory text for students,
academics and practitioners with an interest in communication
dynamics'.
Andrew RJ Dainty, CM& E Volume 22, issue 2.
....[it] represents the first serious attempt to explore
communication within the industry's specific context, and I
would commend it as a robust introductory text for students,
academics and practitioners with an interest in communication
dynamics'.
Andrew RJ Dainty, CM& E Volume 22, issue 2.
Stephen Emmitt BA (Hons), Dip Arch, MA Prof. Ed, PhD 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, PhD, 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.
Christopher Gorse BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, Dip (H&S), MSc, PhD, 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.
