Better Construction Briefing - Softcover

Barrett, Peter; Stanley, Catherine A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632051027 ISBN 13: 9780632051021

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1999

Synopsis

Very few buildings finish on time or at the right price, and clients often criticise the fact that the finished building is not what they expected. Poor communication between the parties at one or more stages of the construction process seems to be the cause, and improved briefing practice has long been recognised as one important area where such communication could be improved.

This book examines the briefing process to understand its strengths and weaknesses and the problems involved, draws on the experience of other disciplines and industries, and identifies best practice and purpose innovations in the briefing process. It is strongly industry oriented while drawing on sound research.

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From the Back Cover

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:

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• empowering the client
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• managing the project dynamics
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• appropriate user involvement
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• team building, and
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• 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.

About the Author

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0632051027
• ISBN 13: 9780632051021
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 166