Published in August 2006 by Thompson Delmar Learning, Residential Integrators Project Management by Todd B. Adams, lays a solid foundation for understanding project management as it relates to the dynamic and highly complex custom installation and systems integration field. From operations turnover to document review and the final project schedule, this complete guide to the management of residential integration projects breaks planning down into basic steps. Topics include planning the project, scope management, time management, risk management, procurement management, project communications, quality management, and cost management.
Information is also provided about how to define and estimate projects, how to develop a scope plan and write a scope statement. Included in the text are basic job descriptions for each member of the project team, basic cost accounting and information gathering techniques.
The Residential Integrators Project Management is intended for those in the industry who wish to become project managers, those who want to improve their project management skills or anyone desiring a better understanding of the management processes involved in residential integration projects.
The book features an included CD with a case study, sample forms and letters, and templates to aid in writing client proposals. All told the book and CD represent hundreds of hours of research and years of experience in the industry.
The text is the third book in Thomson Delmar Learnings Residential Integrators Series. The four-book series covers a wide range of topics in the growing field of residential integration, including audio/video entertainment systems, security systems, and home automation. The series also includes Residential Integrators Basics, Residential Integrators Customer Relations, and Residential Integrators Certification.
Residential Integrators Project Management is now available directly from www.DIpartner.com for $45.95.
