Scott, D; Kwan Wah Cheong, M; Assistant, R and Li, H (2003) Web-based construction information management system. Construction Economics and Building, 3(1), pp. 43-52. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
Centralised information systems that are accessible to all parties in a construction project are powerful tools in the quest to improve efficiency and to enhance the flow of information within the construction industry. This report points out the maturity of the necessary IT technology, the availability and the suitability of existing commercial products.Some of these products have been studied and analysed. An evaluation and selection process based on the functions offered in the products and their utility is presented. A survey of local construction personnel has been used to collect typical weighting data and performance criteria used in the evaluation process.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; internet; extranet; information management systems; intranet |
| Index terms: | construction personnel, suitability, internet, construction industry, information system, survey, construction project, performance criteria, efficiency, management system |
| Subjects: | information systems, industry analysis, design criteria, performance management, workforce, performance measurement, management, data collection methods, computing systems, production management |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Human Resources, Quality Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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