Communication In Construction: Theory and Practice - Softcover

Dainty, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415327237 ISBN 13: 9780415327237

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

Communication within project-based environments presents special challenges. This is especially true within the construction industry, where interaction tends to be characterised by unfamiliar groups of people coming together for short periods before disbanding to work on other endeavours.

This book examines communication at a number of levels ranging from interpersonal interactions between project participants to corporate communication between organizations. Several non-typical perspectives on the process of communication are introduced to encourage the reader to think about communication in a more innovative manner. The combination of differing perspectives illustrates the diversity of communication problems facing those working within project-based environments. Practical guidance is provided on possible solutions to communication problems, and a number of examples and case studies are presented.

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Review:

It would be difficult to put another team together with comparable knowledge... In all, this is a solid publication which will hopefully inspire further interest and scientific enquiry into this area.

Christopher Gorse

International Journal of Architectural Engineering and Design Management

 

 

...provides a broad account of communication in construction. Students of construction related subjects will find the book useful, both as a reference and as a source of inspiration for future research.

Construction Management and Economics

 

'An excellent commentary on construction communication' – Lecturer, University of Bolton

Synopsis:

Communication within project-based environments presents special challenges. This is especially true within the construction industry, where interaction tends to be characterised by unfamiliar groups of people coming together for short periods before disbanding to work on other endeavours. Many of the problems that develop in construction projects are a result of both the temporary and inter-disciplinary nature of project teams. This complicates an already problematic communication environment in which technical language, an adversarial culture and noise/distraction all combine to prevent straightforward information flow from one party to another. This book examines communication at a number of levels, ranging from interpersonal interactions between project participants to corporate communication between organisations. Several non-typical perspectives on the process of communication are introduced, to encourage the reader to think about communication in a more innovative manner. The combination of differing perspectives illustrates the diversity of communication problems facing those working within project-based environments.

Practical guidance is provided on possible solutions to communication problems, and a number of examples and case studies are presented.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0415327237
• ISBN 13: 9780415327237
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288