Publisher's Synopsis
Information technology (IT) aims to satisfy many and varying information needs. Thereby different strategy options can be appraised, better informed decisions can be made and business objectives achieved more efficiently. Authors from the private and public sectors as well as from academic institutions, present examples from established systems ranging from planning and design, through to construction and maintenance management. This book provides engineers and managers - whether they are currently involved in IT or are considering introducing it into their workplace - with an appreciation of the technololgy currently in use throughout the construction industry around the world.