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Implementing Web-Based Collaboration Platforms in Construction: Evaluating the Eastlink Experience

Smit, Debra K. and Stewart, Rodney and Wall, John and Betts, Martin (2005) Implementing Web-Based Collaboration Platforms in Construction: Evaluating the Eastlink Experience. In Proceedings The Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.

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Abstract

Web-based collaboration platforms present construction project teams with an opportunity to improve the efficiency of document exchange, better control project communications and enhance team collaboration. However, many construction professionals are still not convinced that these platforms, in their current form, are fit-for-purpose and yield sufficient efficiencies for the construction procurement process. In an attempt to improve the current ICT diffusion process, this paper evaluates the implementation of a web-based collaboration tool on the EastLink project in Melbourne, Australia. Moreover, the paper provides strategies for achieving more effective implementation of web-based collaboration platforms in the construction sector. The research described in this paper was carried out by the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation

Item Type:Conference Paper
Status:Published
Keywords:collaboration software platform, inCITE, EastLink, case study, on line document management, construction project
Subjects:310000 Architecture, Urban Environment and Building > 310200 Building > 310202 Building Construction Management
ID Code:3738
Deposited By:Smit, Debbie
Deposited On:29 March 2006
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2005 (please consult author)
Additional Information:This is a case study on the on line document management system