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Gilleard, J (1989) Computerized reference sources in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 321-30.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: bibliographic database
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000031
  • Abstract:

    The 1980s have been described as the beginning of the information age, and justly so. Advances in microprocessor design, information storage systems and telecommunications have all combined to make access to accurate and up to date information a prerequisite for any successful business or research project. No longer is it necessary to laboriously scan printed abstracts, seeking out information via a limited index of keywords, when today’s communication networks allow an almost instantaneous access with a user-defined mix of search parameters. Correspondingly, this shift towards computer-based search procedures has resulted in many of the traditional scientific, business and professional abstracting services, that the construction industry has relied upon in the past, offering these bibliographic databases via commercial information retrieval systems. This paper reviews the range of information services that are currently available; discusses how they work and what equipment is required; examines the typical search features; comments on the estimated cost of using on-line search methods; and, finally, describes a typical on-line search session.

Kabasakal, H E and Sözen, Z (1989) Organizational context, structural attributes and management systems in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 347-56.

Niskanen, T and Lauttalammi, J (1989) Accident risks during handling of materials at building construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 283-301.

Skibniewski, M J and Molinski, J (1989) Modelling of building production activities for multi-facility projects. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 357-65.

Wilson, H A (1989) Organizational behaviour and safety management in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 303-19.

Winch, G (1989) The construction firm and the construction project: a transaction cost approach. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 331-45.