Waiting for a bit

Article Abstract:

The Construction Industry Computing Association and KPMG Peat Marwick published a report on the use of information technology within the UK construction industry in Apr 1993. Eight hundred companies were canvassed, including builders, civil engineers, architects, quantity surveyors and consultant engineers. Only 160 replied. Results showed that contractors have been investing 0.25% of their current turnover in information technology since 1990. Consultants' expenditure has decreased from 1.5% of fee income in 1990 to 1% in 1992. Computer-aided design is utilised by 30% of contractors.

Construction industry, Science and technology policy

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All features great and small

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The restoration of the nineteenth century UK architect Sir John Soane's museum at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields commenced in 1989 using conservation specialists. The next phase to be commenced in Jan 1993 extends to 12 Lincoln's Inn Fields. The refurbishment has a budget of 3 million pounds sterling. Restoration has been carried out using drawings and water colours from the museum archives. The museum stayed open during restoration. Restoration included discovering the techniques used by Soane to build his house which he built to store his antique collections.

Museums, Remodeling and renovation, Sir John Soane's Museum, London, England

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Fast forward

Article Abstract:

Research teams at British Telecom and Rank Xerox are working on innovative electronic devices which could indicate the future of communications and data processing. British Telecom's projects include a headset which can transmit images to a remote viewer who can interact with the headset wearer, a desk with a three dimensional imaging panel and a new way of using infra red signals for communication. Rank Xerox is also developing a desk with integral computer screen. Its other projects are, personnel badges which track movement and new computer networks.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Research, Innovations, British Telecommunications PLC, Electronics, Rank Xerox

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