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Alkoc, E and Erbatur, F (1998) Simulation in concreting operations: a comparison of models and resource combinations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 159–73.
Back, W E and Sanders, S R (1998) Industry expectations for engineering graduates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 137–43.
Ezulike, E L and Hoare, D J (1998) The need for education in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 144–9.
Faniran, O O and Caban, G (1998) Minimizing waste on construction project sites. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 182–8.
Hansen, K L, MGann, D and Groák, S (1998) Information technology decision support and business process change in the USA. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 115–26.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: business process; construction process; decision support system; information technology
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-232X.1998.00046.x/abs
- Abstract:
Decision-making and the nature of decisions themselves are changing with the introduction of new information technology (IT)-based systems in the construction industry. The use of IT systems relates to and can induce changes in business processes within firms as well as inter-organizational project processes between firms. In the USA, some of the world's largest hardware and software producers are developing new generations of systems. The market for such systems is potentially large, and these vendors work in close proximity to powerful engineering and construction organizations as well as leading research establishments. It is likely that some of these systems will become de facto standards. For this and other reasons of industrial competitiveness, developments in US IT decision support systems are of interest to practitioners and researchers around the world. The present paper presents the findings of a UK Department of Trade and Industry Expert Mission to assess the development and use of IT systems in the US construction industry. The mission team included seven members, each with specialist knowledge of different aspects of IT development and implementation. The team visited 18 leading organizations where detailed interviews and seminars were conducted during a 2-week period. The present paper highlights questions for researchers and systems developers. The main findings indicate fundamental changes to the timing, sequence and hierarchy of decision making.
Hindle, R D and Rwelamila, P D (1998) Resistance to change: architectural education in a turbulent environment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 150–8.
Junnonen, J M (1998) Strategy formation in construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 107–14.
Loosemore, M and Hughes, K (1998) Emergency systems in construction contracts. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 189–98.
Luiten, G T and Fischer, M A (1998) Opportunities for computer-aided design for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 127–36.
Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1998) A comparative evaluation of concrete placing productivity rates amongst French, German and UK construction contractors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 5(02), 174–81.