Information Technology in Construction Design

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2673-5
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten, Format (B × H): 219 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 800 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Phiri, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Bauindustrie, Baugewerbe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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