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F-S Liou, M.C. Belcher, "Database Applications in Construction", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 85-88, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.4.3.3

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Database management systems (DBMSs) have revolutionized business management by radically improving accessibility and timeliness of data. As with many technical and management advances, the construction industry lags behind in implementation of DBMSs. In light of this, three objectives were established for this paper. First, the importance of information management is reviewed. Next, construction applications of relational DBMSs are introduced. This is done in the context of the micro-computer environment and is oriented toward practitioners. Finally, effective data handling using a DBMS is demonstrated. This is accomplished via the example of a system created for the management of construction materials data.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 4/5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper III.3 Database Applications in Construction F-S Liou and M.C. Belcher Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas, US doi:10.4203/ccp.4.3.3 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper F-S Liou, M.C. Belcher, "Database Applications in Construction", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 85-88, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.4.3.3 Abstract Database management systems (DBMSs) have revolutionized business management by radically improving accessibility and timeliness of data. As with many technical and management advances, the construction industry lags behind in implementation of DBMSs. In light of this, three objectives were established for this paper. First, the importance of information management is reviewed. Next, construction applications of relational DBMSs are introduced. This is done in the context of the micro-computer environment and is oriented toward practitioners. Finally, effective data handling using a DBMS is demonstrated. This is accomplished via the example of a system created for the management of construction materials data. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £78 +P&P)
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