Standard information system for construction management /
Construction management, involving numerous decision-making processes, requires constant flow of timely and accurate information. The use of current computer hardware and software makes it possible to receive, store, and process data. However, data communication and integration between different o...
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | Construction management, involving numerous decision-making processes, requires constant flow of timely and accurate information. The use of current computer hardware and software makes it possible to receive, store, and process data. However, data communication and integration between different organizations still remains a "gray" area in construction management. There are several means of communication used in the industry: mail, phone, fax and information technology. Yet, only information technology is able to provide full integration of computer systems. The goal of this research is to develop a standard information system for project management and to compare its performance with a paper-based communication model and paperless non-standard communication models. Four network configuration models were developed. The performance of these models was compared using Activity-Based Costing Simulation (ABC-SIM). The concept of the determination of network configuration to enhance the performance of an information system is an abstract idea. This concept could be applied not only to construction project management, but also to other engineering areas and even other industries. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Civil Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 151 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 130-132). |