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ASCE 9780784402474 1997

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The Project Manager’s CADD Survival Guide

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ASCE 1997 181
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Stephen Benz provides a solid understanding of the fundamental differences between the CADD production environment and traditional manual drafting methods and examines how CADD offers better efficiency and cost savings.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
6 Acknowledgments
8 Dedication
10 Preface
14 Contents
16 Chapter 1: Overview
20 Chapter 2: Why Use CADD?
Overview
21 Client Requirements
22 CADD and Productivity
23 Competitive Pressures
24 Conclusion
26 Chapter 3: Shifting The Perspective
Introduction
28 Shifting Production Methods
Project Control and CADD Workflow
32 The Transition to CADD
34 Staffing Implications
CADD’s Impact on Project Teams
38 Conclusion
40 Chapter 4: The Role of the Project Manager
Overview
41 Project Control and Administration
42 Financial Responsibilities
43 Client Relations
44 Business Development
Other Factors
45 CADD Skills
Conclusion
46 Chapter 5: Hardware, Software, and Operating Systems
Overview
CADD System Hardware
49 Preferred CADD Platforms
54 Operating Systems
55 CADD Software
59 Conclusion
60 Chapter 6: CADD Concepts
Overview
Basic CADD Concepts
92 Conclusion
94 Chapter 7: The CADD-Based Project
Introduction
The CADD-Based Project
100 Conclusion
102 Chapter 8: Traps, Tricks, and Case Studies
Overview
Traps
108 Tricks
112 CADD Case Studies
123 Conclusion
124 Chapter 9: Risk Management and Financial Considerations
Overview
Risk Management
128 Financial Considerations
132 Conclusion
134 Chapter 10: Maintaining Realistic Expectations
Overview
Understanding the Process
140 Conclusion
142 Chapter 11: CADD Training
Introduction
Training Project Staff
146 Training the Project Manager
149 Retraining
Project Manager Training Strategies
154 Training Case Study
156 Conclusion
158 Chapter 12: The Future of Computer-Based Design
Overview
159 Designer, Client, and Contractor Relationships
160 Computer-Based Production Process
163 CADD Evolution
166 Conclusion
168 Chapter 13: Conclusion
170 Glossary
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178 References
180 Index
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ASCE 9780784402474 1997
$18.42