Construction project teams : making them work profitably

✍ Scribed by Cornick, T. C.; Mather, James

• Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing
• Year: 1999
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 225
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book addresses the important issues involved in forming effective and profitable teams for construction projects - both within and between client, design and construction firms.

It is divided into two main sections. The first contains theories related to particular aspects of project teams, with key points illustrating their practical application. The second contains real and simulated building and civil engineering case studies, each concluding with corrective lessons to aid successful construction project team building

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Introduction Joining the project team - the business case A construction project team - its nature and problems A team of diverse people and cultures - dealing with the differences A team of diverse disciplines and stakeholders A team of diverse business - meeting collective business objectives A team as a temporary organization - getting the right arrangement A team as an information exchange - communicating the right messages Case study: the railway at Berzozil Case study: Alminster Old Town Hall Case study: the Ark, Hammersmith, London W6 Case study: Argent House Case study: Kelso Day Centre - a self-build scheme for the homeless in east London Conclusion Personal styles Training programme

✦ Subjects

Project management. Teams in the workplace. Construction industry -- Management.