Bowen, P A and Edwards, P J (1996) Interpersonal communication in cost planning during the building design phase. Construction Management and Economics, 14(5), pp. 395-404. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Effective interpersonal communication is critically imponant in the design phase of a building project if a successful design brief is to be formulated and appropriate cost advice prepared. This paper explores the latter process in the context of communication theory, using structured interview surveys of building clients, architects and quantity surveyors in South Africa.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | communication; cost planning; quantity surveyors |
| Index terms: | communication theory, quantity surveying, cost planning, survey, interview, design brief, architect, building design, South Africa, design phase |
| Subjects: | profession, Geography, data collection methods, financial management, architectural design, technical documentation, professional practice, communication studies |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Information Management, Design Practice, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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