To the uninitiated, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry can be a sea of unintelligible acronyms, jargon, and insider knowledge. For new hires to the AEC business sphere, especially human resources, marketing, or backoffice support personnel who may be coming from another industry, The ABCs of the AEC Industry cracks the code and lets outsiders “in” on how the industry is structured, what roles various types of professionals play, and what the alphabet soup means.
Summary of What's Inside:
Learn who's who in the AEC industry and how they get there
Learn the differences among the various types of design professions
Learn the differences among the various engineering disciplines
Understand how firms win work and how they complete projects
Learn how most AEC firms are organized and what roles various individuals play within the firm
Learn who's who in the AEC industry and how they get there
Learn the differences among the various types of design professions
Learn the differences among the various engineering disciplines
Understand how firms win work and how they complete projects
Learn how most AEC firms are organized and what roles various individuals play within the firm
To the uninitiated, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry can be a sea of unintelligible acronyms, jargon, and insider knowledge. For new hires to the AEC business sphere, especially human resources, marketing, or backoffice support personnel who may be coming from another industry, The ABCs of the AEC Industry cracks the code and lets outsiders “in.” This guide outlines how the industry is structured, what roles various types of professionals play, and what the alphabet soup means.
ZweigWhite’s The ABCs of the AEC Industry is also intended for professional service providers, such as attorneys and accountants, who may not be as familiar with the industry but are interested in gaining AEC firms as clients. This guide will unravel some of the mystery and allow you to speak more intelligently to prospective clients or help you better understand the businesses of AEC clients you might already have.
From how projects are won to the differences between mechanical and civil engineers, The ABCs of the AEC Industry will be your guide to the industry. Read valuable insight and insider’s tips to help you gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of AEC business to make yourself more successful no matter where or how you work with or within the industry.
Chapter 1— Bedrock: Industry Essentials
Types of construction/markets
Players
Industry trends and buzzwords
Technology in the design and construction industry
Chapter 5— Lay of the Land: Planning, Surveying, and Landscape Architecture
Who, how, where, why
Terms
Types of projects
Chapter 6— Hammer & Nails: Construction & Construction Management
Who, how, where, why
Terms
Types of projects
Chapter 7— Stacking the Deck: Typical Firm Organization & Hierarchy
Who’s who?
Roles and responsibilities
Typical legal structures for AEC firms
Chapter 8— On Time & On Budget: Project Management
Delivery models
Selection processes
Project stages
Chapter 9— Money, Money, Money: Firm Finances
Fee structures
Money management
Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Contract Terms and Information Appendix C: For More Information
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