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Project Management is becoming universal across all sectors and industries and many aspects of society. In the UK built environment it takes many forms. For architects and designers there are dilemmas of how much Project Management they should be offering and doing, and how much will or should be done by others. Through a series of practical examples and techniques, this seminar will explore:

• Why Project Management is important to architects and the construction industry
• What has to be managed and who by
• The role and characteristics of an effective Project Manager
• How and when to manage client/customer contributions and involvement
• Sources and types of (Project) Managers

 

Speaker: Tom Taylor of dashdot. Tom is a design friendly Project Manager. He is a joint founder of Buro Four, principal of dashdot and a Vice-President of APM (Association for Project Management). Recent involvements include the National Tennis Centre for LTA, the Centenary Project for RADA and the Cable and Wireless College. Tom is an enthusiastic and popular speaker, lecturer, broadcaster and author.