Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, Third Edition | by Howard G. Birnberg | ISBN: 9781604270112. PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEMS. STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN. PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS. CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGERS.

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Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, Third Edition

by Howard G. Birnberg
ISBN:9781604270112

Presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style, this practical, indispensable book offers specific examples based on real-life construction industry experience and all the essential skills needed for effective project management.

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Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers, Third Edition







Preface
Chapter 1 – Project Management Concepts
INTRODUCTION
THE NEED FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS
DEFINING THE PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEMS
SYSTEM TYPES
OTHER CONCEPTS
IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION COSTS
CLIENT SELECTION OF DESIGN CONSULTANTS
STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
ITEMS TO CONSIDER UNDER THE PLAN
PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS




Chapter 2 – Planning and Management Concepts for Project Managers
PLANNING CONCEPTS
LONG-RANGE PLANNING PROCESS
GOAL SETTING
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
ROLES OF A PROJECT MANAGER
SUMMARY

Chapter 3 – The Project Manager
WHO IS A PROJECT MANAGER?
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT MANAGERS
AREAS REQUIRING ATTENTION
PROJECT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIGN FIRM PROJECT MANAGERS AND MARKETING
CARING FOR YOUR PROJECT MANAGERS
KEEPING YOUR MANAGERS
TRAINING PROJECT MANAGERS
STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
WHAT MAKES FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING?
CROSS TRAINING
TRAINING PRACTICE AND METHODS
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
MENTORING PROGRAMS
PROGRAM EVALUATION
MANAGING THE TRAINING PROGRAM
SOURCES/PROVIDERS
MENTORING PROJECT MANAGERS
TYPES OF MENTORING PROGRAMS

Chapter 4 – Team Management/Soft Skills
PERSONNEL PLANNING
LEVELING WORKLOAD
CONTRACT STAFFING
STAFF MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES FOR PROPER DELEGATION
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
TIME MANAGEMENT
TELEPHONE TIME MANAGEMENT
PREPARING AND EDITING WRITTEN MATERIALS
PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUES FOR PROJECT MANAGERS
SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS
SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATING SKILLS FOR PROJECT MANAGERS

Chapter 5 – Design Firm Operations
PROFIT PLANNING FOR DESIGN FIRMS
SCOPE DETERMINATION BY DESIGN FIRMS
DIVIDING CONTRACTS
SELECTING OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS
CLIENT SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS
PROJECT BUDGETING
PROJECT COST PLAN
DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSE
REVEALING SALARY INFORMATION TO PROJECT MANAGERS
VALUE PRICING
REIMBURSABLE MARKUPS



Chapter 6 – Managing the Design Process
CASE STUDY
DESIGN THEORY IN BRIEF
EVALUATING AND SELECTING DESIGNERS
LIVING TOGETHER
THE DESIGN PROCESS IN BRIEF
ENGINEERING DESIGN
SUMMARY




Chapter 7 – Project Phases and Personnel Responsibilities
PROJECT PHASES
DESIGN FIRM STAFF AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS
SPECIALISTS
OWNER/CLIENT CONCERNS
OWNER/CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
WHAT OWNERS SHOULD ASK DESIGNERS BEFORE SELECTING THEM
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS REQUIRE ASSERTIVE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE OWNERS
SUMMARY
OWNER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Chapter 8 – Contract Management/Project Administration
CONTRACT TYPES
BILLING AND COLLECTION
PROMPT PAYMENT OF CONSULTANTS
SCOPE MANAGEMENT
DESIGN CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
COMMUNICATION
CONTROLLING PROJECT DESIGN COSTS AND SCHEDULES
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT MANUALS

Chapter 9 – Managing Project Quality and Risk Management
CONCEPTS
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
DOCUMENTATION
SUMMARY
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
PEER REVIEW
DEVELOPING A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
STEPS IN DEVELOPING A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
ISO 9000
CONCLUSION

Chapter 10 – Project Cost Control/Specifications/Value Engineering
CONTROLLING INTERNAL PROJECT COSTS
ESTIMATING AND CONTROLLING CONSTRUCTION COSTS
SPECIFICATIONS
OTHER SPECIFICATION ISSUES
VALUE ENGINEERING
CONCLUSION

Chapter 11 – Scheduling, Commissioning, Partnering, and Project Closeout
PROJECT SCHEDULING
SCHEDULING METHODS
BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
COMMISSIONING
PARTNERING
PROJECT CLOSEOUT

Chapter 12 – Computer Applications
INTRODUCTION: A BRIEF JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
WHAT DO CADD SYSTEMS DO?
WEB COLLABORATION TOOLS



Appendix
PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
THE GREEN BUILDING REVOLUTION
COSTS/BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
LEED
LAND PLANNING

Bibliography
BOOKS AND MANUALS
OTHER RESOURCES
ARTICLES AND REPORTS

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