Due to the size and complexity of construction projects, the collaboration of various experts is essential for the success of the project. This includes professionals from fields such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, finance, law, and management. Unlike other disciplines where an expert can perform a specific task independently, in the case of a construction project, an individual represents only a part of a connected whole. Because of the diversity and multitude of stakeholders, collaboration is crucial. Effective communication leads to good cooperation, which results in faster and higher-quality construction as well as lower execution costs. In this thesis, we will present the importance of communication in construction. In the theoretical background, we will discuss communication in general, the different types of communication topologies we are familiar with, and which are more or less suitable for construction. We will also determine which communication methods are most prevalent in the construction industry. We will present examples of information transfer at the construction site itself and communication with individuals who are not present on the site daily but are still involved in the project. This includes communication within the company itself, between various sectors (site – procurement, site – company management), as well as communication with other stakeholders in the construction process (investors, designers, supervisors, etc.). Using a real project as a case study, we will compare the flow of formal and informal communication. Over a certain construction period – the construction process – we will investigate the volume of formal and informal interactions and present the results.
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