Understanding IT in Construction / Edition 1

by Ming Sun, Rob Howard

Overview

This book provides an overview of IT applications available to the construction professional throughout the life cycle of a building project, from essential office management through CAD, cost estimating and facilities management and maintenance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138178915
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/27/2017
Series:	Understanding Construction
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ming Sun is Professor of Construction and Property Informatics in the Faculty of the Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Rob Howard was recently Professor of IT in Building in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark.

Table of Contents

1. Overview of IT in Construction 2. Business and Information Management 3. CAD and Visualisation 4. Building Engineering Applications 5. Computer Aided Cost Estimating 6. Planning, Scheduling and Site Management 7. Computer Aided Facilities Management 8. Integration 9. Future Developments