Project Management for Design Professionals

Name: Project Management for Design Professionals
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ISBN: 9781419528125

ISBN-10: 1419528122

ISBN-13: 9781419528125

Edition: 2006

Authors: William G. Ramroth, William Ramroth

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In the fast-paced, big-stakes design industry, schedules are accelerated and client expectations are high. Literally, time is money and the responsibility for project success or failure rests squarely on the shoulders of one individual: the project manager. Since design professionals rarely receive formal training on project management, the complex discipline can be a sink or swim proposition. For the first time, veteran architectWilliam G. Ramroth, Jr.,taps the resources of his 30-plus years of project management experience to offer practical advice, instructions, and techniques to help you think strategically, plan carefully, and troubleshoot problems. Project Management for Design…

Book details

List price: $27.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Publication date: 9/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English

William G. Ramroth, Jr., is a practicing architect with over 30 years of experience in architectural design and construction. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Oregon. He lives in Millbrae, California.



Preface


Introduction



A Short History of Project Management



Project Management Goals and Activities



The Design Firm and Project Management



Characteristics of a Good Project Manager



Planning the Project



Project Risk Management



Construction Cost Control



Design Budget Control



Project Schedule Control



Project Team Management



Client Management



Project Quality Control



Project Management Rules of Thumb



Project Management Checklist


Project Management Acronyms & Abbreviations


Notes


Bibliography


Index