Better Construction Briefing

Effective construction briefing is vital for a successful project, whether this be in terms of client satisfaction or an effective commercial outcome for the professionals involved.
Despite that, however, poor briefing continues to result in late buildings which do not adequately meet a client′s requirements, achieved through a process they do not enjoy.
This book, based on detailed research with industrial partners, identifies five key areas where briefing can be improved:

empowering the client
managing the project dynamics
appropriate user involvement
team building, and
the use of appropriate visualisation techniques.
The areas for improvement are described in detail and are backed up with comments from clients and practitioners. A series of case studies adds further practical detail. It is shown that good briefing is good business.
This easy–to–read guide provides an effective improvement process which firms can adapt to their specific circumstances. It will appeal both to clients and their professional advisers.

Spis treści:
Preface.
1. Introduction and focus.
2. Empowering the client.
3. Managing the project dynamics.
4. Appropriate user involvement.
5. Appropriate team bu9ilding.
6. Appropriate visulasation techniques.
7. Implementing change.
8. Case Study 1. Empowering the client.
9. Case Study. Appropriate user involvement.
10. Case Study 3. Managing the project dynamics.
11. Case Study 4. Appropriate user involvement.
12. Conclusions.
Appendix A. Further Reading.
Appendix B. Functional Brief.
Appendix C. Description of the research basis of the book.
References.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Peter Barrett is Professor Management System in Property and Construction at Salford University′s 5 rated Research Centre for the Built and Human Environment. Professor Barrett has specialised in research in areas such as practice management, facilities management, quality, health and safety, environmental management, briefing and innovation. He is Coordinator of Working Commission 65 (Organisation and Management of Construction) of the Conseil International du Batiment.
Catherine Stanley is a researcher at Salford University at the Research Center for the Built and Human Environment her research includes construction briefing and facilities management. She trained as an architect at Oxford Brookes University.

Okładka tylna:
Effective construction briefing is vital for a successful project, whether this be in terms of client satisfaction or an effective commercial outcome for the professionals involved.
Despite that, however, poor briefing continues to result in late buildings which do not adequately meet a client′s requirements, achieved through a process they do not enjoy.
This book, based on detailed research with industrial partners, identifies five key areas where briefing can be improved:

empowering the client
managing the project dynamics
appropriate user involvement
team building, and
the use of appropriate visualisation techniques.
The areas for improvement are described in detail and are backed up with comments from clients and practitioners. A series of case studies adds further practical detail. It is shown that good briefing is good business.
This easy–to–read guide provides an effective improvement process which firms can adapt to their specific circumstances. It will appeal both to clients and their professional advisers.