PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

In the Design Industry, the responsibility of project success rests on the shoulders of the Project Manager. In this 2nd Edition of Project Management for Design Professionals, the author taps into his over 40 years of experience in architectural design and project management to offer practical advice, instructions and techniques to help the reader strategically plan and carry out complex Design Projects. The reader will learn: - the characteristics of a good Project Manager - how project management varies depending on office structure - use of management tools such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - how to set up project budgets and schedules - importance of quality control from start to finish William G. Ramroth, Jr. is an architect and project manager with more than 40 years of experience. He holds Bachelor's and Master's of Architecture degrees from the University of Oregon where he has also taught as an adjunct instructor. He is author of: - Pragmatism and Modern Architecture - Risk Management for Design Professionals - Planning for Disaster: How Natural and Manmade Disasters Shape the Built Environment