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035			_a(Sirsi) u109343
100			_aHamilton, I
245			_aConstructing e-business
260			_c2000
490			_aCivil Engineering _v38(4) November 2000, 149(1)
520			_aLooks 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aTRANSACTIONS
650			_aELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650			_aPORTALS
650			_aE-COMMERCE
650			_aTRADING
690			_aINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-INTERNET
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999			_c65267 _d65267