Rounds, J L and Warning, G (1987) Impact of computerizing midsized construction companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113(2), pp. 183-190. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
With the decrease in cost and increase in capability of computer systems, many companies are going through or considering going through the process of implementing in-house computer applications. A case study of Story Construction Company traces the evolution from manual operations in the late 1960’s to the current complete in-house computer operation. Some of the ways this transition has affected company employees from clerical to top-level management are considered. Finally, observations and conclusions are made about the impacts of computerizing company operations. The process of implementing company-wide computer operations is not without pitfalls, expenses, and difficulties, but the gain is well worth the difficulties.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | computer system, case study, evolution, construction company, computer application |
| Subjects: | organization, computing systems, data collection methods, environmental science, software systems |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Sustainability, Digital Applications, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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