Implementation of IT in Construction & Property Enterprises

✍ Scribed by J. Sommerville

• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 215
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Contrary to stereotype, the construction industry has embraced IT with some vigour. Computers are used effectively across the sector and this use is increasing. A range of new issues have emerged in consequence. This practical book draws on direct industrial experience and examines the role of IT within a range of enterprises operating in the construction and property industry. Emphasis is given to the human side of IT and the effects of the implementation of IT systems on them. The functionality of the IT systems is considered, as is the design brief and the operation of the applications. Case reviews of a range of applications are discussed and issues arising from their implementation are explored. Pitfalls, benefits and experience shapers are reviewed and presented systematically so the reader can consider these in the light of their own experience. Outlining key drivers for advanced students and for professionals who may have to face these issues in the future, Implementing IT in Construction clearly presents the value of IT implementation and the benefits of a number of IT applications.

✦ Table of Contents

BOOK COVER......Page 1
HALF-TITLE......Page 2
TITLE......Page 4
COPYRIGHT......Page 5
CONTENTS......Page 6
LIST OF FIGURES......Page 10
LIST OF TABLES......Page 12
PREFACE......Page 13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 15
ABBREVIATIONS......Page 16
CHAPTER 1 The role of Information Technology (IT) within the construction industry......Page 18
CHAPTER 2 IT drivers within the industry......Page 28
CHAPTER 3 People and IT systems......Page 42
CHAPTER 4 Contemporary business processes: how IT improves these processes......Page 64
CHAPTER 5 Capturing knowledge within the construction industry......Page 78
CHAPTER 6 Capturing information at the project level: the reliance on paper......Page 92
CHAPTER 7 IT tools: Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), extranets and mobile communication devices......Page 108
CHAPTER 8 The implementation of IT within construction organisations......Page 134
CHAPTER 9 Implementing IT: reviews of industry projects and applications......Page 146
CHAPTER 10 IT implementation: the do’s and don’ts and the lessons learnt......Page 188
REFERENCES......Page 206
Index......Page 212