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Implementing IT in construction [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Taylor & Francis 2006ISBN:
  • 0415370515
ISSN:
  • 978041537051
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.0285 $2 18
Online resources:
Contents:
The role of Information Technology within the construction industry -- IT drivers within the industry -- People and IT systems -- Contemporary business processes: how IT improves these processes -- Capturing knowledge within the construction industry -- Capturing information at the project level: the reliance on paper -- IT tools: Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), extranets and mobile communication devices -- The implementation of IT within construction organisations -- Implementing IT: reviews of industry projects and applications -- IT implementation: the do's and don'ts and the lessons learnt.
Summary: Draws on direct industrial experience and examines the role of IT within a range of enterprises operating in the construction and property industries. Considers the human side of IT, and the effects of the implementation of IT systems on those who use them
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Book Virtual Online EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 135377-2001

The role of Information Technology within the construction industry -- IT drivers within the industry -- People and IT systems -- Contemporary business processes: how IT improves these processes -- Capturing knowledge within the construction industry -- Capturing information at the project level: the reliance on paper -- IT tools: Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), extranets and mobile communication devices -- The implementation of IT within construction organisations -- Implementing IT: reviews of industry projects and applications -- IT implementation: the do's and don'ts and the lessons learnt.

Draws on direct industrial experience and examines the role of IT within a range of enterprises operating in the construction and property industries. Considers the human side of IT, and the effects of the implementation of IT systems on those who use them