Corporate Communications in Construction

by Chris Preece, Alan Smith, Krisen Moodley

Corporate communications--the way a firm relates to its clients, suppliers, shareholders, competitors and staff--has never been more important. More sophisticated and demanding clients, together with increased competition, have meant that construction firms need to build a sustainable corporate image to support marketing efforts. Corporate communications is a vital management function that needs to be planned in sync with the organisation's objectives and strategies. Until recently, however, the construction industry paid little attention to this aspect of management. This text shows how corporate communication processes and techniques can be managed more effectively, and examines how the general principles can be adapted to the dynamic and often turbulent environment of construction.

240 pages, Paperback

First published November 16, 1998