Implementing web-based collaboration platforms in construction: Evaluating the Lane Cove Tunnel (LCT) experience

Stewart, Rodney A. and Smit, Debra K. and Betts, Martin (2005) Implementing web-based collaboration platforms in construction: Evaluating the Lane Cove Tunnel (LCT) experience . In Proceedings International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management, Seoul, Korea.

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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 Lane Cove Tunnel (LCT) project in Sydney, Australia. Moreover, the paper provides strategies for achieving more effective implementation of web-based collaboration platforms in the construction sector.

Item Type:	Conference Paper
RM Number:	2006002287
Status:	Published
Keywords:	information and communication technology, information exchange
Subjects:	290000 Engineering and Technology
ID Code:	3763
Deposited By:	Smit, Debbie
Deposited On:	24 March 2006
Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2005 (please consult author)