Information Technology in Construction Design
1st Edition
Published on 11. November 1999
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-0-7277-2673-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book aims to inform architects, engineers and their clients about new and existing developments in computing which will affect them now and in the future. It looks at the way IT affects businesses and the entire design process for construction projects. Drawing on case studies from architectural and engineering firms, the book assesses IT in action, looking at the way practices strategically organise and resource for IT, at various stages of a project and from project to project.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Emerald Publishing Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
800 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7277-2673-5 (9780727726735)
DOI
10.1680/iticd.26735
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1: Introduction
Background
Text
Graphics
Images
Manipulation
Facilities management
Financial accounting and modelling
Database activities
Data manipulation and Statistical analysis
CAD/CAM/CAE and multi-media
Telecommunications and networks
Part 2: Case studies of organisations
Architectural and engineering practices including some of the biggest names in the industry in the UK; covering different sizes, structures, philosophies, working methodologies, and different services offered to clients in different markets
Part 3: Conclusions
Comments about IT in action
Emerging views
Future developments
Background
Text
Graphics
Images
Manipulation
Facilities management
Financial accounting and modelling
Database activities
Data manipulation and Statistical analysis
CAD/CAM/CAE and multi-media
Telecommunications and networks
Part 2: Case studies of organisations
Architectural and engineering practices including some of the biggest names in the industry in the UK; covering different sizes, structures, philosophies, working methodologies, and different services offered to clients in different markets
Part 3: Conclusions
Comments about IT in action
Emerging views
Future developments