Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers

“Participants of Howard Birnberg’s courses on project management have walked away wishing there was another day to learn from him. That day has come. This book reflects the inside knowledge of the industry. It is a must read!”

—Mary K. Maul, Director of Education, National Society of Professional Engineers


Since publication of the first edition in 1992, Project Management for Designers and Facilities Managers has remained the leading choice for professionals and students seeking to learn and master the skills needed to successfully lead a project from conception to completion and beyond. Few engineering, architectural or facilities management courses offer training in this important activity and therefore most project managers learn their skills on the job. With this practical, indispensable book, you will gain all the essential skills needed for effective project management, presented in the clear, easy-to-follow style that is a hallmark of this book. Particular emphasis is devoted to effective communications essential to the optimal performance of every member of the project team. This edition is completely revised and includes three new chapters. Everything you need to manage a successful project in the design and facilities space is here.


Key Features


--Provides practical information on organizing your project management system

--Offers specific examples based on real-life construction industry experience by a long-time industry consultant who is also trained as an architect

--Presents some theory while focusing on the actual “nuts and bolts” of managing design and facilities projects

--Covers effective writing and public speaking skills, delegation techniques, and planning issues neglected by other texts

--Introduces to this edition a chapter on project environmental and land planning considerations