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By: Series: Building ; 266(8192) 6 July 2001, 55(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the issue of increasing electronic document storage and transfer in the construction industry. Outlines some of the concerns which need to be considered such as data corruption during storage or transmission and intellectual property rights of the documents. Emphasises the importance of an effective storage policy for documents held electronically. If litigation occurs the authenticity of a document may be raised and the accuracy of the document will have to be proved.

Discusses the issue of increasing electronic document storage and transfer in the construction industry. Outlines some of the concerns which need to be considered such as data corruption during storage or transmission and intellectual property rights of the documents. Emphasises the importance of an effective storage policy for documents held electronically. If litigation occurs the authenticity of a document may be raised and the accuracy of the document will have to be proved.