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Ahuja, H N and Aranachalam, V (1984) Risk Evaluation in Resource Allocation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 324–36.
Bosserman, B E and Ford, M E (1984) Development of Computerized Specifications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 375–84.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Computers; Computer aided design; Specifications; Computer software; Productivity;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1984)110:3(375)
- Abstract:
This paper describes the history, development, implementation, and benefits of a computerized master specification system established in a consulting engineering/architecture company. Besides reviewing the problems encountered in developing such a system, the paper quantifies computer costs and word processing labor hours expended in preparing technical specifications for several projects betwen 1980 and 1983. It compares these costs and labor hours to those expended using the traditional system of preparing specifications. The computerized specification system allows engineers to prepare technical specifications in one‐third to one‐half the time it takes using the traditional methods. Word processing or typing productivity increases by a factor of three to six.
Charlie, W A, Osman, M A and Ali, E M (1984) Construction on Expansive Soils in Sudan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 359–74.
Tatum, C B (1984) Organizing Large Projects: How Managers Decide. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 346–58.
Tatum, C B (1984) What Prompts Construction Innovation?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 311–23.
Warszawski, A (1984) Construction Management Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 297–310.
Wilkinson, R W (1984) Computerized Specifications on a Small Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 337–45.
Williams, G C and Haston, J S (1984) Construction Materials Engineer, a Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(03), 387–9.