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Information technology in construction.

By: Language: English Publication details: London Thomas Telford 1999Description: vii,228p. ; 27cmISBN:
  • 0727726730
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.0285
Summary: The construction industry is restricted by its slow rate of change and tendency towards fragmentation. Change is essential to create an environment that fosters innovation, clarifies communication and truly integrates the design, manufacturing and construction processes. IT technologies offer opportunities to realize this integration and to improve the productivity of the construction industry. This book uses case studies and extensive illustrations to demonstrate how this can happen in the real work environment.
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Book London Folio F690.0285 PHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available 30060271

The construction industry is restricted by its slow rate of change and tendency towards fragmentation. Change is essential to create an environment that fosters innovation, clarifies communication and truly integrates the design, manufacturing and construction processes. IT technologies offer opportunities to realize this integration and to improve the productivity of the construction industry. This book uses case studies and extensive illustrations to demonstrate how this can happen in the real work environment.