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Description
This book aims to inform architects, engineers and their clients about new and existing developments in computing which will affect them now and in the future. It looks at the way IT affects businesses and the entire design process for construction projects. Drawing on case studies from architectural and engineering firms, the book assesses IT in action, looking at the way practices strategically organise and resource for IT, at various stages of a project and from project to project. Contents
Part 1: Introduction
- Background
- Text
- Graphics
- Images
- Manipulation
- Facilities management
- Financial accounting and modelling
- Database activities
- Data manipulation and Statistical analysis
- CAD/CAM/CAE and multi-media
- Telecommunications and networks
Part 2: Case studies of organisations
- Architectural and engineering practices including some of the biggest names in the industry in the UK; covering different sizes, structures, philosophies, working methodologies, and different services offered to clients in different markets
Part 3: Conclusions
- Comments about IT in action
- Emerging views
- Future developments
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