Computers and their impact on the Hong Kong Construction Industry in the 80's

Citation
Asian Architect & Contractor, v.14, no.7, 1984, pp. 62-73
Abstract
(1) Introduction (2) Applications in the professions (a) Architecture (b) Structural and civil (c) Mechanical and electrical (d) Quantity surveying (e) Pre-contract application (f) Post-contract applications (g) Other applications (h) Contracting (3) The computer as a management aid (a) Forecasting and planning (b) Estimating and pricing (c) Operational planning (d) alternative tasks (4) Conclusion (5) Digital has solutions for contractors' special problems (6) Taiset's 'spirit' designs buildings and calculates construction costs in 3 days (7) Computer useful for constructions (8) Transmap computer network (9) Pafec systems perfecting skills (a) The dogs-drawing office graphics (b) Draughting manipulation (c) Master menu (d) Initialise menu (10) Software programs assist professionals, management specialised (11) Dual-mode plotters from calcomp (12) A calculated creation (13) IBM Multistation 5550 announced (14) International Conference on computer technology and its applications
Description
Type
Article
Format
Date
1984
Language
en