Project management in Europe

Abstract

Discusses the differences in approach between project management in the United Kingdom and in Europe, emphasizing the importance of the consultant due to differences in professional specialization on the continent. Explains the responsibilities of the project manager, touching on planning and architectural considerations and following the specifications of the developer′s brief. Provides a recent case study of a project undertaken by St Martins Property Corporation Ltd in Düsseldorf, Germany. Outlines problems involved in controlling a project from a distance and summarizes the additional factors to be considered as a need for fluency in the local language, including technical terms; an overall appreciation of the building and property industry in the host country; an understanding of the mentality of the local population; and a readiness to educate as well as to manage.

Citation

Goulding, P.K. (1993), "Project management in Europe", Structural Survey, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 10-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809310028396