ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at the unique challenges of designing a building. The majority of designers are professionals who hold a qualification from a university backed up by membership of the corresponding professional institute. The design team designs the building from its initial sketch up to the point that information can be issued for manufacturing and/or construction. The design team comprises a diverse set of individuals with different professional skills and experience. The strategic changes to the project team place even greater emphasis on the lead designer role. The chapter considers the topic of design management and why it differs from project management, looking at the trends that are reshaping the lead designer role and the need for more stringent management of the design, and concluding by reflecting on where other industries might provide the clues to the future design management.
