Ebook: Facilities Planning

Many organizations waste money on costly construction and renovation projects. But organizations can eliminate unneeded construction costs and keep large projects on track with the simple but systematic approach to defining building user requirements presented in the second edition of "Facilities Planning". The author's approach is applicable to virtually every kind of facility at any stage of planning. Readers will learn how to: differentiate building-user wants from needs; decide to lease, buy, renovate or sell; improve communication with designers, architects and contractors; and develop a plan responsive to changing user needs. This updated work includes new chapters on space management and utilization, as well as worksheets, forms, glossary and guidance on computer applications.