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Augenbroe, G, Verheij, H and Schwarzmuller, G (2002) Project web sites with design management extensions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 259–71.

Austin, S A, Baldwin, A N and Steele, J L (2002) Improving building design through integrated planning and control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 249–58.

Ballard, G (2002) Managing work flow on design projects: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 284–91.

Heintz, J L (2002) Collaborative design planning networks. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 181–91.

Johnson, R, Clayton, M, Xia, G E, Woo, J-H and Song, Y (2002) The strategic implications of e-commerce for the design and construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 241–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: competitive advantage; design and construction industry; e-commerce; strategy
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/search/expand?pub=infobike://bsc/ecam/2002/00000009/00000003/art00009&unc=
  • Abstract:
    In this paper we discuss the impact of e-commerce on the design and construction industry, with specific reference to how information technology will affect competition and competitive advantage in the industry. This paper continues the exploration of a concept that we have been working on for several years, namely ` that information technology is evolving from a tool that incrementally improves back-office productivity to an essential component of strategic positioning that may alter the basic economics, organizational structure and operational practices of facility management organizations and their interactions with service providers (architects, engineers and constructors)' (Johnson & Clayton, Automation in Construction, 8, 1998, 3). We first review industry trends and then develop a generalized model for thinking about strategy and e-commerce based on our previous research as well as the well-known framework developed by Michael Porter. Next we apply this framework to the discussion of several case studies and draw preliminary conclusions about the viability of the model for future research.

Lockley, S R, Watson, R and Shaaban, S (2002) Managing e-commerce in construction - revolution or e-business as usual?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 232–40.

Macmillan, S, Steele, J, Kirby, P, Spence, R and Austin, S A (2002) Mapping the design process during the conceptual phase of building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 174–80.

Mokhtar, A H M (2002) Coordinating and customizing design information through the internet. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 222–31.

Otter, A F d and Prins, M (2002) Architectural design management within the digital design team. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 162–73.

Tuzmen, A (2002) A distributed process management system for collaborative building design. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 209–21.

Watson, R, Lockley, S R and Shaaban, S (2002) Creating usable models for re-usable data - managing electronic project specification information. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 272–83.

Wilde, P D, Augenbroe, G and Voorden, M V D (2002) Managing the selection of energy saving features in building design. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 9(03), 192–208.