Cross reference

Article Abstract:

The architects, engineers and quantity surveyors involved in the design of Vauxhall Cross, an office development in London, England, exchanged data electronically. Using the AutoCAD design system, architect Terry Farrell and Partners was able to transfer data files and drawings directly to computers using the same system at engineer, Ove Arup and Partners and quantity surveyor, Cryil Sweet and Partners. The firms all had to learn as the project progressed but were able to save time, to use data for several purposes and to produce higher quality drawings.

Design and construction, Electronic data interchange, EDI (Electronic data interchange)

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Modem times

Article Abstract:

The construction industry is beginning to wake-up to the benefits of the Internet. Taylor Woodrow Construction, Heery International, Bovis, Overbury & Sons, and Higgs and Hill are among the construction companies currently considering or already accessing the Internet. Manufacturers tend to use the Internet as a product catalogue. The security aspects of the Internet are discussed, and a list of what can be accessed on-line is also included.

Internet

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Quick fit kit

Article Abstract:

A number of UK software houses are now designing products specifically for the housebuilding sector. RCS Construction Software, for example, has a Windows-based suite call Open House, while MBA's Total Housing Solution is designed to emulate the way housebuilders work. It is now possible to produce an exact costing for any design of new house before any construction work is actually undertaken.

Information management

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