1st Edition

Communication in Construction Teams

By Stephen Emmitt, Christopher Gorse Copyright 2007
320 Pages
by Routledge

320 Pages
by Routledge

320 Pages
by Routledge

Construction teams are usually complex, interdisciplinary and temporary, and, as such, the need for effective communication is crucial. However, published data regarding the manner in which individuals interact within the temporary project team is scarce, with little other than anecdotal evidence available. Recognizing this gap, Communication in Construction Teams provides a comprehensive... Read more

1. The Social Life of Construction Projects  2. Construction Communication Research  3. Group Interaction Research  4. Group Participation and Interaction  5. Collecting Communication Data from Construction Projects  6. Interaction Data from Construction Projects  7. Team Interaction Characteristics  8. Successful and Unsuccessful Project Outcomes  9. Discussion of the Findings  10. Conclusions and Recommendations  Appendices

Biography

Professor 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 and research experience. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has published widely in the field of design and construction project management.

Dr 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 and research experience. He holds a PhD from the University of Leicester and has published widely in the field of construction project management.