Title: Information Technology in Construction Design Author: Michael Phiri ISBN: 0727726730 / 9780727726735 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 250 Publisher: Thomas Telford Year: 1999 Availability: Out of Stock
Description
Contents
This book aims to inform architects, engineers and their clients about new and existing developments in computing which will affect them now and in the future. It looks at the way IT affects businesses and the entire design process for construction projects. Drawing on case studies from architectural and engineering firms, the book assesses IT in action, looking at the way practices strategically organise and resource for IT, at various stages of a project and from project to project.
Part 1 : Introduction
Chapter 1 : Background Chapter 2 : Text Chapter 3 : Graphics Chapter 4 : Images Chapter 5 : Manipulation Chapter 6 : Facilities Management Chapter 7 : Financial Accounting and Modelling Chapter 8 : Database Activities Chapter 9 : Data Manipulation and Statistical Analysis Chapter 10 : CAD/CAM/CAE and Multi-Media Chapter 11 : Telecommunications and Networks
Part 2 : Case Studies of Organisations
Chapter 12 : Architectural and Engineering Practices Including Some of The Biggest Names in The Industry in The UK; Covering Different Sizes, Structures, Philosophies, Working Methodologies, and Different Services Offered To Clients in Different Markets
Part 3 : Conclusions
Chapter 13 : Comments About It in Action Chapter 14 : Emerging Views Chapter 15 : Future Developments