1st Edition

Communication in the Design Process

By Stephen A. Brown Copyright 2001
174 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

174 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

174 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

The Design and Construction industry is in a state of attempted change. Improvement is a key word for employer, consultant and contractor. Real steps forward are slow, and most damning is the continuous repetition of the same mistakes. Communication in the Design Process considers the gap that can exist between client expectation and realisation in building projects. It focuses on the... Read more
Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. What Problem. 3. The Process of Briefing. 4. Hurdles & Barriers. 5. Sources of Failure - The 1998 Study. 6. Perceptions of Current Practice. 7. Alternatives or Hot Air. 8. Strategies for Futures. References & Primary Sources.

Biography

Stephen A. Brown

'Communication in the Design Process provides an exhaustive overview of the issues, problems and models for solving what has been an ages-old problem' Architectural Review

'The use of clear diagrams and tables adds to the readability of the text, as does the inclusion of the real-life examples to illustrate points. Communication in the Design Process identifies the lack of trust between employers and the construction industry as the key barrier to the successful adoption of partnering principles.' - The Architects Journal