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This book helps bridge the gap between the artist and the executive. It demonstrates that unlimited opportunities await the architect who looks beyond the everyday aspects of professional practice and learns as much as possible about the client's world. ... Read more

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Didn't read for building architecture, but was still useful
I found this remaindered for only five bucks. I read it not as a building architect, but as someone interested in what other creative/engineering disciplines had to say about creative projects that I could apply to web projects.

The authors needed a better editor, that's for sure. There's lots of awkward writing here, and the interviews with architects are virtually unreadable, rambling, and vague.

Those involved in web or software consulting will find not a lot new here--have the issues of client relations and creative services marketing really not had this kind of treatment before? ... Read more

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Refine designs and implement ideas faster electronically Use the emerging new media integrating computers, telecommunications, and video to your best advantage! Design with Digital Tools: Using New Media Creatively, by Mark von Wodtke, tells you how to use every important application, including word processing, data bases and spread sheet models; imaging and illustration; animation and video; geographic information systems, computer-aided drafting and design, including three-dimensional prototyping and virtual reality; and desktop and web publishing. Case studies show you how other professionals work with digital tools to improve their own practices, so you, too, can: *Collaboratively express, test and optimize design ideas online *Share information electronically with consultants, collaborators, and clients *Develop digital models *Gain more freedom over when and where you work *Encourage community participation for feedback and funding *Complete implementation documents in digital format for time-saving bidding, construction, and facilities management *Much more ... Read more

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Managers in the design and construction industry are increasingly aware of the need for interoperability - the capacity to exchange information with other organisations in a seamless manner. New technology can provide many tools to aid interoperability, but it is often unclear what short and long term commitments should be made to integrate this technology into the working environment. 'Net Gain in Construction' looks beyond the technology and addresses the far-reaching implications for decision-makers in the construction industry. It provides a pragmatic yet exciting view of the direction the construction industry is taking.

By examining the underlying phenomena that are likely to become more permanent features of the construction landscape, the author provides a framework which enables managers to fully exploit the possibilities of Internet technology. The provision of a wide range of case studies make this book relevant to the entire industry spectrum, from the smallest architectural firm to the largest multinational construction company. A companion website is provided as a supporting resource for the book allowing readers of the book to keep up to date with recent developments. The site will also provide a key resource for postgraduate teachers and students in the area, providing support material for courses.

* WRITTEN in non-technical language for the construction professional
* PROVIDES examples of applications on the related website including virtual tours of major construction projects
* COVERS topics such as groupware, intelligent agents and project monitoring via the Internet ... Read more

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Effective recruiting, just like effective marketing, makes almost anything possible in an engineering, architecture, or environmental consulting firm. This Insider's Guide is the result of a six-month collaboration among seven executive search consultants. They make their living helping firms like yours with their hardest-to-fill positions. And now they've put their best ideas, tips, tricks, warnings, and war stories into this book, so you can be a better recruiter. The text is organized around a step-by-step hiring process that takes managers from assessing their needs, to identifying and developing candidates, to interviewing, final selection, hiring, and integrating new employees. You'll learn why your firm's ability to recruit and hire the best people affects every facet of its management. You'll find out how to keep the recruitment pipeline full of candidate, how to narrow the field of candidates and get the most out of an interview, how to pick the best candidates, how to be an effective "closer," and how to avoid hiring mistakes. Even how to keep your own staff from being recruited by another firm! Packed with forms, checklists, examples, phone numbers, addresses for information, and more. ... Read more

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Computing in Construction gives an indication of where future technology may become most productive through an analysis, illustrated by graphs, of recent patterns of growth. Architects, engineers, contractors and surveyors, and those supplying IT systems to them, will find the data on current applications of great interest, and the indications of succeeding technologies are essential for anyone planning the future of a business.

New developments in the Internet, virtual reality, CAD, databases and integration, are included with the factors which will affect their growth.

Rob Howard established the Construction Industry Computing Association in 1973 to help those in all parts of construction exploit the first computer systems.He has carried out many research and consultancy projects, surveyed the use of IT and CAD and managed multimedia and Internet projects.He has recently been appointed a visiting professor of IT in the Planning Department of the Technical University of Denmark.

No other book on the market on this subject
Author's experience and depth of knowledge provides authoritative coverage
Good use of specific examples highlight the text ... Read more

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This is a book about managing risks in a project environment. It is intended to enhance understanding of the nature and presence of risk by raising the organization's awareness of the risks it faces and formalizing the systems needed to deal with and learn from those risks.

This project management text meets the needs of project managers and students in many disciplines and professions, including architecture, construction, engineering, property, commerce, health, IT, finance and banking, telecommunications, education, entertainment, events management, and public administration. It should be useful to anyone involved in organizational decision-making for projects. ... Read more