Information Technologies for Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers / Edition 1

by Trefor Williams

Overview

Construction managers, architects, and civil engineers are working in an environment of rapidly changing and improving information technologies. This handy manual explores the entire spectrum of IT applications in construction, from traditional computer applications to emerging Web-based and mobile technologies. Information can be applied to firms of all sizes and features suggestions for IT solutions that can be implemented for complex projects as well as small, low cost ventures. Estimating, scheduling, web logs, project web portals, content management systems, document management systems, 4D CAD, mobile and field computing, and wireless computing are all discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418039585
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	10/17/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.56(w) x 9.22(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Trefor P. Williams, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers University, and a registered professional engineer in New York and New Jersey. He is the author of Information Technology for Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers, © 2007, Delmar Cengage Learning.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Computers and the Construction Industry Chapter 2: Knowledge Management Chapter 3: Using Computers for Construction Estimating Chapter 4: CPM Scheduling Chapter 5: Internet Based Solutions for Small Companies and Projects Chapter 6: Construction Web Portals-For Large and Complex Projects Chapter 7: Content and Document Management Chapter 8: Online Bidding and Online Plan Rooms Chapter 9: 3d And 4d Cad Chapter 10: Wireless Computing Chapter 11: Construction Automation Chapter 12: GIS Applications Chapter 13: A Roadmap for Construction It Implementation

Editorial Reviews

"The book covers a wide spectrum - it's obvious that the author is not only knowledgeable about the field of construction, but that he has done an exhaustive search of the literature to tenet-out the best practices and to familiarize himself with the various IT solutions available." - Joe Phelan/Info. Tech, Inc.

One reviewer listed the following as the texts greatest strengths: (1)Wide-range of topics concerning IT construction, (2)Identifies the major, well-known software packages avvailable for web-based project management, (3)Written to an audience with little or a lot if computer/information technology experience. Anyone can understand this text. - James Jenkins/Purdue University

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