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Software firm Siteman is using the opinion of construction industry firms on the future use of information technology in the profession in relation to development projects. Siteman managing director Phil Brown believes the information gained from the industry through forums allows the cost-control software house to develop packages which meet the needs of construction firms. Siteman produced a turnover of 1.3 million pounds sterling during its first year of trading in 1998. One of the disadvantages of a Siteman system is the high level of training needed to get users started.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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The morning after
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The year 2000 millenium bug is expected to affect up to 80% of UK computer systems, and will cost nearly 30 billion pounds sterling to rectify. Construction industry problems involve re-programming computer systems and updating computer-controlled building security systems, which have been installed in developments since 1982. Such systems will not be able to recognize the date 2000 and controls for environmental and security settings will be inoperable. A survey of construction firms found 2.6% had dealt with the problem, while 15.8% had not begun.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Get on the bus
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UK engineering firm Jarvis is investing up to 9 million pounds sterling in a new computer system and training facilities for its employees. part of the training package has been built around a bus which can travel to any one the 200 different Jarvis sites and train up to six people at any given time. The idea of developing a travelling training facility was the brainchild of Jarvis head of communications and information technology Mike Manisty who believes the bus will enable workers to get the best from the new system.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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