[1] Communication usually involves the transfer of information, a generic term that embraces meaning such as knowledge, processed data, skills and technology.
This is especially true within the construction industry, where interaction tends to be characterised by unfamiliar groups of people coming together for short periods before disbanding to work on other endeavours.
Finally, improved communication during the briefing might lead to better decision making, for example less haste in moving to solutions and better ways of looking at the requirements first.
Poor communication, lack of consultation and inadequate feedback are to be found as the root cause of defects in many constructed works.
Contractually driven relationships, conflict and a lack of mutual respect and trust, all combine to hinder open communication and render the role of the project manager extremely demanding and problematic.