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Bröchner, J (1990) Impacts of information technology on the structure of construction. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 205-18.

Ewin, N A, Oxley, R and Poole, F (1990) Advanced applications software for speculative housing companies. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 109-33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: housing company; software; systems analysis
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000011
  • Abstract:

    The diversity and complexity of individual building companies has meant that many prospective users have been unable to find applications systems packages which precisely meet their needs. The high cost, and long lead times associated with traditionally produced bespoke software has previously made such systems impractical for many builders. Some builders who have commissioned bespoke software have had unsatisfactory results, where systems have been unreliable, or do not fully meet the purposes for which they were intended. This paper describes a prototype advanced software development system which was constructed and then applied to produce an integrated estimating and cost control system for speculative housing companies. Spec-Builder was developed over a relatively short time period, thus at lower cost. As much of the software was generated from proven DB4GL Procedures, the resulting system was also reliable. The development techniques allow early appraisal of the system which can then be amended easily to fulfil the user’s precise requirements. The system could be used for producing other applications packages.

Imbert, I D C (1990) Human issues affecting construction in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 219-28.

Karshenas, S and Haber, D (1990) Economic optimization of construction project scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 135-46.

Male, S (1990) Professional authority, power and emerging forms of 'profession' in quantity surveying. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 191-204.

Shields, T J, Silcock, G W and Donegan, H A (1990) Towards the development of a fire safety systems evaluation for public assembly buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 147-58.

Sidwell, A C (1990) Project management: dynamics and performance. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 159-79.

Warszawski, A (1990) Expert systems for crane selection. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 179-90.