Design management

Question 1

What are the problems facing design management and what are these problem due to ?

Answer 1

Poor communication
Inadequate documentation
Lack of coordination

Lack of planning
Lack of integration between design and construction
Poor information management
Scope and design changes

Question 2

Why is the design process difficult to manage?

Answer 2

Diverse team
Different goals
Alternative solutions
Individual tasks are hard to share

Constructability
Durability
Hard to determine process

Question 3

Name 3 important design requirements

Answer 3

Safety
Constructability
Coordination of disciplines

Question 4

Name the 9 steps in the systematic approach to design management

Answer 4

1. Identify project requirements
2. Identify role-players
3. Determine design specifications
4. Conceptual design
5. Design development
6. Inform contractor
7. Strict monitoring
8. Manage changes
9. Documentation