Joint Conference & Workshop
Design Management in the
Architectural Engineering and Construction Sector
Architectural Engineering and Construction Sector
In conjunction with:
The 8th Brazilian
Workshop on
Building Design Management
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University of São Paulo, Brazil,
4-8 November 2008 CIB W096 Architectural Management & CIB TG49 Architectural Engineering |
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Aim
This conference looks at how design management is performed in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors around the world - the main approaches and techniques, the challenges and opportunities – in an attempt to map and analyse “best in class” approaches.
Documented cases from industry demonstrating best practice, recently completed PhDs and research projects are welcome. All papers will be subject to a double blind refereeing process. Accepted papers will be published in a book of proceedings. The conference will be held in parallel with the 8th Brazilian Workshop on Building Design Management, with interconnecting sessions.
Themes
The following themes are for guidance and should be interpreted widely:
- Collaborative Design Management
- Integration of Design and Engineering Knowledge
- Lean Design Management
- The Design Manager’s role
- Role of Engineering in Design Management
- Environmentally Sustainable Design and Engineering in a Digital Age
About CIB
The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) stimulates and facilitates international cooperation and information exchange in building and construction research and innovation, technology development and documentation. It is engaged in the scientific, technical, economic and social domains related to building and construction, supporting improvements in the building process and the performance of the built environment. For general information about CIB please visit: http://www.cibworld.nl/
About CIB W096 Architectural Management
The Architectural Management working group attempts to bring together researchers and practitioners concerned with the whole life cycle of building and construction projects. Active working areas are; revaluing design, communicating design, inclusive design, design management, design integration, design management education and revaluing architectural practice—all with an underlying sustainable agenda.
For general information about CIB W096 please visit: http://www.bwk.tue.nl/CIB-W096/