Building Services Design Management

Building Services Design Management
Author: Jackie Portman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2014-06-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118528115

Building services refers to the equipment and systems that contribute to controlling the internal environment to make it safe and comfortable to occupy. They also support the requirements of processes and business functions within buildings, for example manufacturing and assembly operations, medical procedures, warehousing and storage of materials, chemical processing, housing livestock, plant cultivation, etc. For both people and processes the ability of the building services engineering systems to continually perform properly, reliably, effectively and efficiently is of vital importance to the operational requirements of a building. Typically the building services installation is worth 30-60% of the total value of a contract, however existing publications on design management bundles building services engineering up with other disciplines and does not recognise its unique features and idiosyncrasies. Building Services Design Management provides authoritative guidance for building services engineers responsible for the design of services, overseeing the installation, and witnessing the testing and commissioning of these systems. The design stage requires technical skills to ensure that the systems are safe, compliant with legislative requirements and good practices, are cost-effective and are coordinated with the needs of the other design and construction team professionals. Covering everything from occupant subjectivity and end-user behaviour to design life maintainability, sequencing and design responsibility the book will meet the needs of building services engineering undergraduates and postgraduates as well as being an ideal handbook for building services engineers moving into design management.

Building Design Management

Building Design Management
Author: Colin Gray
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2001
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0750650702

A practical handbook on the management of building design, this guide explains the process, rules and responsibilities of those involved and ways to maximise efficiency. Well structured and easy to read, the book includes useful notes and checklists.

Building Services Engineering

Building Services Engineering
Author: Jackie Portman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 111903597X

Building Services Engineering focuses on how the design-construction interface and how the design intent is handled through the construction stage to handover and in the short term thereafter.Part One sets the scene by describing the stakeholders involved in the construction stage and the project management context.Part Two focuses specifically on the potential roles and responsibilities of building services engineers during construction and post-construction.

Aspects of Building Design Management

Aspects of Building Design Management
Author: Stephen Emmitt
Publisher: Earthscan
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1844075109

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Building Maintenance Management

Building Maintenance Management
Author: Barrie Chanter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470691298

This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues to be of value to both students and practitioners. With the increasing cost of new-build, effective maintenance of existing building stock is becoming ever more important and building maintenance work now represents nearly half of total construction output in the UK. Building Maintenance Management provides a comprehensive profile of the many aspects of property maintenance. This second edition has been updated throughout, with sections on outsourcing; maintenance planning; benchmarking and KPIs; and current trends in procurement routes (including partnering and the growth of PFI) integrated into the text. There is also a new chapter on the changing context within which maintenance is carried out, largely concerned with its relationship to facilities management. More coverage is given of maintenance organisations and there are major updates to relevant aspects of health and safety and to contract forms.

Building Services Design Methodology

Building Services Design Methodology
Author: David Bownass
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2002-09-11
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1135803412

This book clearly sets out and defines the building services design process from concept to post-construction phase. It encourages improved efficiency (both in environmental terms and in terms of profit enhancement).

The Design Manager's Handbook

The Design Manager's Handbook
Author: John Eynon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118486099

Design management as a recognised role in the built environment industry is relatively new, initially arising from the need for better co-ordination and delivery of design information from design teams to main contractors - particularly important as procurement routes involving contractor led design have become much more commonplace. The advent of design packages driven by specialist sub-contractors has also increased the need for co-ordination and management of the design process. With the growing complexity of construction projects, effective design management is increasingly central to project success. BIM, as it gains acceptance across the industry will undoubtedly have a huge impact on project delivery process and the role of the Design Manager. The CIOB Design Manager’s Handbook covers subjects such as design process and management tools, the role of the Design Manager, value management and innovation, procurement routes and implications, people dynamics, and factors that will affect the development of the Design Manager’s role in the future, including BIM. It will ensure Design Managers understand the processes, tools and skills that are required to be successful in the role, and will assist them in delivering real value to complex construction projects. Written for both the Design Manager practitioner and students on construction related degree courses, anyone interested in construction based design management will also find the book useful.

Design Management

Design Management
Author: Stephen Emmitt
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2016-11-18
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317396812

This is a design guide for architects, engineers and contractors concerning the principles and application of design management. This book addresses the value that design management and design managers contribute to construction projects. As part of the PocketArchitecture series, Design Management is divided into two parts: Fundamentals and Application. In Part 1, Fundamentals, the chapters address the why, what, how and when questions in a simple and informative style, illustrated with vignettes from design management professionals. In Part 2, case studies from Colombia, Norway and the USA represent unique examples of the application of design management. This book offers a concise overview of design management for postgraduate students and early career design managers.

Building Maintenance and Preservation

Building Maintenance and Preservation
Author: Edward D. Mills
Publisher: Architectual Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780750633987

If modern buildings are designed well then subsequent problems relating to maintenance can be reduced, saving money and greatly avoiding inconvenience to users. The contributors to this book show how to implement this general idea

Project Management for Building Designers and Owners, Second Edition

Project Management for Building Designers and Owners, Second Edition
Author: Howard G. Birnberg
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1998-07-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849312656

Project Management for Building Designers and Owners presents the concepts, tools, and ideas to help design firms and owner/client project managers to better communicate and perform their jobs. Topics include: Streamlining the complexity and costs of current building design and construction Integrating the often-fragmented nature of the team in designing and constructing buildings Assessing the reengineering trend of reducing in-house facilities and staff in planning, coordinating, and managing a project Outsourcing responsibilities to traditional engineering, architectural, and facilities firms as well as program and project management firms Comparing traditional design firms and specialty firms - in terms of finding and keeping capable staffs, project scope management, fee and time pressures, and a myriad of other issues Communicating effectively within this highly fragmented, specialized, and complex arena This edition comprehensively outlines the fundamental means to effectively manage and control a project's scope, schedule, and budget.