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Back, W E and Bell, L C (1995) Quantifying Process Benefits of Electronic Data Management Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 415–21.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:4(415)
  • Abstract:
    Establishing and maintaining a strategic advantage in a globally competitive business environment requires focus on electronic data management (EDM) technologies that facilitate work-flow automation and process reengineering. Effective implementation of EDM technologies requires a strategic, innovative, and cooperative approach to electronic document management. To date, a methodology for quantitative analysis of time and cost benefits attributable to EDM technologies has been difficult to structure due to the complexity of predicting the organizational changes resulting from their implementation. Additionally, implementation of EDM technologies will impact individual work task durations, work-flow precedence, and resource (labor) requirements. This is particularly true when multiple technologies are considered for concurrent implementation. This research developed a methodology for quantifying the time and cost benefits attributable to implementation of EDM technologies when applied to the major functional process of materials management. Data provided by leading engineering/construction companies were incorporated into four process models, each representing a distinct level of corporate information integration. The research shows that time and cost process benefits attributable to EDM technologies are significant.

Barras, G C and Mayo, R E (1995) Minidirectional Drilling for Installation of Underground Electrical Conduit. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 364–9.

Beliveau, Y J, Williams, J M, King, M G and Niles, A R (1995) Real-Time Position Measurement Integrated with CAD: Technologies and Their Protocols. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 346–54.

Dias, A and Ioannou, P G (1995) Debt Capacity and Optimal Capital Structure for Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 404–14.

Diekmann, J E and Girard, M J (1995) Are Contract Disputes Predictable?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 355–63.

Elzarka, H M and Bell, L C (1995) Object-Oriented Methodology for Materials-Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 438–45.

Hanlon, E J and Sanvido, V E (1995) Constructability Information Classification Scheme. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 337–45.

Herbsman, Z J (1995) A+B Bidding Method—Hidden Success Story for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 430–7.

Hinze, J, Bren, D C and Piepho, N (1995) Experience Modification Rating As Measure of Safety Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 455–8.

Jeljeli, M N and Russell, J S (1995) Coping with Uncertainty in Environmental Construction: Decision-Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 370–80.

Kangari, R (1995) Risk Management Perceptions and Trends of U.S. Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 422–9.

Kim, J and Ibbs, C W (1995) Work-Package–Process Model for Piping Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 381–7.

Liu, L, Burns, S A and Feng, C (1995) Construction Time-Cost Trade-Off Analysis Using LP/IP Hybrid Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 446–54.

Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1995) Patterns of Construction-Space Use in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 464–73.

Senior, B A (1995) Late-Time Computation for Task Chains Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 397–403.

Smith, S D, Osborne, J R and Forde, M C (1995) Analysis of Earth-Moving Systems Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 388–96.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Cummings, D J (1995) Enforcement of Liquidated Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 459–63.