Integrated Construction Information
Integrated Construction Information

Author: M. Betts

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1135820007

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The construction industry is an information-intensive sector and low levels of productivity are often blamed on inadequate integration of information. This book shows how the different types and sources of information can be integrated to benefit individual construction projects, construction companies and in the construction industry at world-wide level.

Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies
Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies

Author: Underwood, Jason

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2009-12-31

Total Pages: 757

ISBN-13: 1605669296

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In recent years, building information modeling has become a very active research area of construction informatics with investigation of ICT use within construction industry processes and organizations. The Handbook of Research on Building Information Modeling and Construction Informatics: Concepts and Technologies addresses the problems related to information integration and interoperability throughout the lifecycle of a building, from feasibility and conceptual design through to demolition and recycling stages. Containing research from leading international experts, this Handbook of Research provides comprehensive coverage and definitions of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and technologies within the field.

Transition to Object-Oriented Software Development
Transition to Object-Oriented Software Development

Author: Mohamed E. Fayad

Publisher:

Published: 1998-09-10

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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A complete blueprint for transitioning your organization to object-oriented systems. Transition to Object-Oriented Software Development This book will save you the frustration, wasted time, and massive cost overruns often associated with transitions to object-oriented technologies. Using numerous case studies, the authors identify the technical, management, and cultural challenges involved and show you how to overcome those challenges. They arm you with proven tactics for avoiding common traps and pitfalls. And they outfit you with a comprehensive transitioning framework for dealing with all aspects of gearing up to object-oriented technology, including: * Selecting the best object-oriented methods, tools, and development environments * Planning and budgeting projects * Staffing and training * Preparing your organizational culture for object-oriented technology * Tracking and controlling projects * Documenting object-oriented development * Creating practical metrics * Developing workable strategies for legacy systems reuse * Object engineering mission-critical systems * Designing without specs * Delivering shrink-wrapped software products * Maintaining systems post- development Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/