Overview

Communication within project-based environments presents special challenges. Many of the problems that develop in construction projects are a result of both the temporary and inter-disciplinary nature of project teams. Each player having a different employer complicates the situation further. This book offers practical guidance on possible solutions to communication problems, featuring a number of examples related to the construction industry. Several non-typical perspectives on the process of communication are introduced, to encourage the reader to think about communication in a new way. 'Thinking with diagrams', for example, is useful for those such as architects who work primarily with visual communication media. This can be contrasted with the 'visual perception' approach, which emphasises the rational and scientific aspects of human biology. The combination of different perspectives highlights the diversity of communication problems facing those working within project-based environments.

Full Product Details

Author:   Andrew Dainty (Loughborough University, UK) ,  David Moore (Robert Gordon University, UK) ,  Michael Murray (University of Strathclyde, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9780415327220

ISBN 10:   0415327229
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   19 December 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Communication Concepts and Contexts 1. Introduction 2. The Challenges of Communicating in the Construction Project Environment 3. Theoretical Perspectives on Construction Communication Section 2: From Individuals to Corporations: Communication Types and Techniques 4. Interpersonal Communication 5. Group and Team Communication 6. Organizational Communication 7. Corporate Communication Section 3: Future Directions for Construction Communication 8. Information and Communications Technology 9. Conclusions and Future Directions in Construction Communication

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It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge... In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area. Christopher Gorse International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management ...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research. Construction Management and Economics 'An excellent commentary on construction communication' - Lecturer, University of Bolton

<p>It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area.<p><p>Christopher Gorse<p>International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management<p> <p> <p>...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research.<p>Construction Management and Economics<p> <p>'An excellent commentary on construction communication' Lecturer, University of Bolton

It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge... In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area. Christopher Gorse International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management ...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research. Construction Management and Economics 'An excellent commentary on construction communication' - Lecturer, University of Bolton It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge... In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area. Christopher Gorse International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management ...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research. Construction Management and Economics 'An excellent commentary on construction communication' - Lecturer, University of Bolton

<p>It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area. <p> <p>Christopher Gorse <p>International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management <p> <p> <p>...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research. <p>Construction Management and Economics <p> <p>'An excellent commentary on construction communication' Lecturer, University of Bolton

<p>It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge? In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area.<p><p>Christopher Gorse<p>International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management<p> <p> <p>...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research.<p>Construction Management and Economics<p> <p>'An excellent commentary on construction communication' ? Lecturer, University of Bolton

Author Information

Dr Andrew Dainty is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Management at Loughborough University’s Department of Civil and Building Engineering. An internationally renowned researcher in the field of human resource management in the construction industry, he has published widely in both academic and industry journals. He is co-author of HRM in Construction Projects, also published by Taylor and Francis. Dr David Moore is a Reader in Construction Management, based in the Scott Sutherland School of The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He has authored and contributed to various books covering project management organisation structures, building production management and construction project management for architects. Dr Mike Murray is a Lecturer in construction management within the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde. Mike is co-editor of several textbooks including Construction Industry Reports 1944-1998 (Blackwell 2003) and the RIBA Handbook of Construction Project Management (RIBA 2004).

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