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A study into the use of technology in the UK construction industry found some 20% of smaller companies do not use electronic communication. Many larger firms, who are major clients for the construction industry, are calling for building contractors to use e-mail. Some small firms have already taken advantage of the Internet to advertise their services. There is concern companies which fail to use new technology will miss out on business opportunities.

United Kingdom, Electronic mail systems, Email, Science and technology policy

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Inside information

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The aims of the Building Information Warehouse construction portal are discussed. The increasing use of the internet to help construction firms to manage projects, share knowledge amongst staff and reduce waste is explored.

Innovations, Interview, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Business-to-business market, Business to business market, Growth

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Off the shelf

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Sainsbury's will begin operating its JS Data Stream Internet-based document handling system on Aug 1, 1999. This approach is designed to reduce the costs incurred by Sainsbury's designers through printing artwork and distributing it by post or courier. The company will not force its consultants to use JS Data Stream, but it appears that those not using it will be gradually priced out of the market. The system, designed in collaboration with Visual Technology, will allow all drawings to be stored in a limited-access Internet site.

Supermarkets, Information management, J Sainsbury PLC

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