Microcomputer Applications for Field Construction Projects

Microcomputer Applications for Field Construction Projects
Author: Mike Tidwell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 339
Release: 1992
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780070645950

How to select and use microcomputers for on-site construction work. Table of Contents: What Computer Fits the Job?; Software Applications; Identifying Project Computer Needs; Putting It All to Work; Security Concerns for Field Computers; Protecting Your Computer from Harsh Field Conditions; Glossary. 100 illustrations.

Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction

Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction
Author: Chimay J. Anumba
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2012-06-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118422279

Construction researchers and industry practitioners have begun to explore the possibilities offered by mobile and pervasive computing in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). It is expected that the construction industry will be keen to apply these technologies as they promise significant benefits in areas such as materials management, project management, distributed collaboration and information management, all leading to improvements in productivity. This book offers a comprehensive reference volume to the use of mobile and pervasive computing in construction. Based on contributions from a mix of leading researchers and experts from academia and industry, it provides up-to-date insights into current research topics in this field as well as the latest technological advancements and practical examples. The chapters introduce the key theoretical concepts in mobile and pervasive computing and highlight the applications and solutions which are available to the construction industry. More specifically, the book focuses on the manner in which these technologies can be applied to improve practices in construction and related industries. This book will be of particular interest to academics, researchers, and graduate students at universities and industrial practitioners seeking to apply mobile and pervasive computing systems to improve construction industry productivity.

Computer Applications in Construction

Computer Applications in Construction
Author: Boyd C. Paulson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Through the material, readers are given the ability to analyze systematically a potential area of need - such as a function in a department - to determine whether a computer application might help to assess the costs and benefits of alternative proposals and to proceed from that analysis to a clear specification for what the proposed solution should accomplish. There is also coverage of how computer professionals evaluate hardware and design the software and systems that will implement a given application. Furthermore, readers will learn how to manage the people, resources, time, and money required in the development process for creating a given application program or for adapting a package application to the needs specified in the design.

Applications of Information Technology in Construction

Applications of Information Technology in Construction
Author: J. W. S. Maxwell
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780727716538

This book aims to provide engineers and managers - whether they are currently involved in information technology (IT) or are considering introducing it into their workplace - with an appreciation of the technology currently in use in the construction industry around the world. Authors from the private and public sectors as well as from academic institutions, present examples from established systems ranging from planning and design, through to construction and maintenance management.

Computer-Based Construction Project Management

Computer-Based Construction Project Management
Author: Tarek Hegazy
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1292053569

For senior-level courses in Construction Project Management, and undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Computer-Aided Construction Management. This text views basic project management concepts from an information technology perspective. It contains comprehensive coverage of quantitative construction management techniques for planning, scheduling, estimating, cost optimization, cash flow analysis, bidding, and project control. All concepts are presented both manually and on computer applications, with a single case study to clearly demonstrate the evolution of concepts in the successive chapters.

Total Construction Project Management

Total Construction Project Management
Author: George J. Ritz
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1994
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Suffering from chronic project headaches? Relief is on the way! PM pro George Ritz has written the prescription for the efficient, profitable, and headache-free management of any capital project. Total Construction Project Management combines the latest management innovations with tried-and-proven construction techniques to produce a cutting-edge ``total system'' guaranteed to give you complete control over every phase of field operations. You'll see how to: prepare winning bids and proposals; obtain and negotiate favorable contracts; estimate accurate project costs; determine realistic project budgets; set attainable project schedules; organize human, physical, and financial resources; design, build, and motivate a field organization; implement effective project controls; ensure job-site safety; improve project communications; use PCs in the field and office; and much more.

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 1988-04-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780824727017

"The Encyclopedia of Microcomputers serves as the ideal companion reference to the popular Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology. Now in its 10th year of publication, this timely reference work details the broad spectrum of microcomputer technology, including microcomputer history; explains and illustrates the use of microcomputers throughout academe, business, government, and society in general; and assesses the future impact of this rapidly changing technology."