Web-Based Construction
While most professions have been quick to embrace the information age,
the construction industry has fallen behind in using new technology.
However, web-based systems, designed specifically with public works
professionals in mind, are emerging to help improve project management
and overall efficiency.
Time is among the precious commodities on construction sites. Rarely
is there enough time to complete all facets of a project on deadline.
Under constant pressure to complete projects on time and on (or even
under) budget, construction managers also face difficulties
communicating with all of their contractors, subcontractors and
managers. Technology can aid the process by providing construction
managers with communications tools, Web-based systems and other time-
and money-saving devices.
2. Web -based construction
A web-based management system creates a "paperless" environment where
electronic files are transferred from one person to another. The
project team can access specific project information in an accurate,
timely manner from practically anywhere at anytime. These systems
significantly reduce the reproduction and paper cost consumed
throughout the lifetime of a project by eliminating the need for most
hard copy documents.
Software developers have focused on creating web-based project
management applications that are tailored to the construction
industry. It is important to distinguish between web-enabled and
web-based applications.
Web-enabled applications are primarily client-server software that has
web publishing capabilities. These software applications are loaded
onto your co...
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4. Conclusion
As technology continues to evolve, making tasks easier and faster, the
transition to an Internet-based standard is becoming more appealing to
companies. Companies are realizing that the web can provide a
productive and competitive advantage. The sooner a firm implements a
web-based system, the better prepared the firm will be to take
advantage of future technological advancements.
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5. References
1 http://www.constructware.com/
2 http://www.pmisouthsask.org/
3 Construction benefits from paperless systems- Christina M. Couret,
National Real Estate Investor
4 Internet goes to work for builder- Larsen, Amy K., InternetWeek
5 Web-based Construction Project Management-Irtishad Ahmad
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