Constructing e-business
Hamilton, I
Constructing e-business - 2000 - Civil Engineering 38(4) November 2000, 149(1) .
Looks at the rise of electronic commerce in the construction industry. A survey on the use of e-commerce for business transactions was conducted by the UK Construction Industry Computing Association and Construction Products Association in March 2000. Although the survey found that current use of e-commerce only accounts for 5% of all transactions, this figure is expected to increase to 50% within the next 5 years. Key advantages of e-commerce are perceived to be faster transaction time and reduced costs, while concern has been expressed about initial set-up costs and the risk of no personal contact. Finally, contractors' portals are examined as a means for existing e-commerce companies carry out transactions with new companies.
TRANSACTIONS
ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
PORTALS
E-COMMERCE
TRADING
Constructing e-business - 2000 - Civil Engineering 38(4) November 2000, 149(1) .
Looks at the rise of electronic commerce in the construction industry. A survey on the use of e-commerce for business transactions was conducted by the UK Construction Industry Computing Association and Construction Products Association in March 2000. Although the survey found that current use of e-commerce only accounts for 5% of all transactions, this figure is expected to increase to 50% within the next 5 years. Key advantages of e-commerce are perceived to be faster transaction time and reduced costs, while concern has been expressed about initial set-up costs and the risk of no personal contact. Finally, contractors' portals are examined as a means for existing e-commerce companies carry out transactions with new companies.
TRANSACTIONS
ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
PORTALS
E-COMMERCE
TRADING