Information management system for new construction technologies

Skibniewski, M J (1991) Information management system for new construction technologies. Construction Management and Economics, 9(1), pp. 39-49. ISSN 01446193

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of a prototypical evaluation system intended for new construction technologies under consideration by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The system has been designed for implementation on MS-DOS driven micro-computers and is capable of determining the level of technology impact on the military construction programme within a given planning horizon. Potential civilian sector applications of this system are also desirable.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: advanced construction technologies; management systems; micro-computers; technology evaluation
Index terms: construction technology, programme, engineer, advanced construction technology, implementation, management system, military construction
Subjects: infrastructure and transport systems, digital engineering, profession, contractual arrangements, management, manufacturing engineering, project controls
Topics: Time Control, Organizational Design, Procurement, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Engineering Principles
Descriptive scope: 2 PC

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