Colour cases should be printed in color, to optimize their effectiveness. CityCenter is a $9 billion endeavor for MGM MIRAGE. The job's star architects have a major disagreement about a design problem that is critical. Bill Smith, head of the MGM MIRAGE Design Group, must conclude this dilemma to the fulfillment of all the project stakeholders.
This case explore several issues in the construction of huge scale buildings: how to envisage this kind of project, how to manage the architects value is added by distinct designs, and what standards matter in resolving a dispute between designers. The case also explores the construction costs and earnings gains of having two buildings assembled with considerable leaning away from perpendicular.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 12, 2009 PRODUCT #: 209052-HCC-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
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