Construction, architecture and engineering projects are undertakings, involving a grouping of people, with different agendas and experience, coming together to achieve a goal. This book investigates the dynamics of the relationships between individuals involved in these projects. It is suitable for [...]
The design process has always been central to construction, but recent years have seen its significance increase, and the ways of approaching it multiply. To an increasing degree, other stakeholders such as contractors have input at the design stage, and the designer's role includes tasks that were [...]
Brings together the technical, legal, social and philosophical issues under the umbrella of architectural technology. This book covers the influences that affect the way we build. It takes the reader through the life of a typical building project. It tackles some of the underlying issues facing the [...]