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Stoneman, G, Hill, C J, Howarth, T and McNamara, T (1999) Construction planning software selection for improving the planning process. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 455–62.
- Type: Conference Proceedings
- Keywords: construction planning; package applications; programming process; selection criteria; software evaluation
- ISBN/ISSN: 0 9534161 2 7
- URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar1999-455-462_Stoneman_et_al.pdf
- Abstract:
The findings of a preliminary investigation into the selection criteria applied by practising UK construction professionals and managers when purchasing project management software is reported upon. The need to reduce project duration, and to work in a more efficient and co-ordinated manner has been mirrored by an increased use of, and reliance upon, project management software. The increased sophistication of this software, together with the massive growth in computer power has resulted in some highly complex packages being available on the market. Faced with this situation, pilot study interviews into the extent of applications and use of planning software by planners and professionals involved in construction have been carried out and are intended to be continued over a period of twelve months. The findings of this research are intended to inform both the construction planners and professionals involved in the use of the software and the software programmers who produce the packages.