BAKIL, AL-MAIZHAR J.

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Activity 5: How to maintain an effective communication in construction management?
Meaningful and valuable communication in project management is vital for the project’s
success. The frequency of communication is also important and should be selected according to
the involvement and interest of a particular stakeholder. Maintaining a stakeholder register
from the initiating phase is one of the many proven ways of determining the frequency and
method of communication for each stakeholder.
One should establish a communication chain of command. It’s important to determine a
chain of command for communication on a construction project. These are typically spelled out
in the contract documents and usually require the owner and general contractor to
communicate with each other through the architect. Establishing a clear line of communication
that includes identifying points of contact with contact information for key team members is
vital to ensuring that information is getting to the right. Maintain a stakeholder register from
the initiating phase is one of the many proven ways of determining the frequency and method
of communication for each stakeholder. Avoid Confusion, be Clear and concise when
communicating in construction you want to make every effort to have your message
understood the first time you send it. Avoid using jargon or terms that the people you are
communicating with might not understand. Your message should be focused and to the point.
Keep it short and simple as much as possible.