Information Sources in Architecture and Construction

Description

This book identifies and critically reviews the most useful sources of information relevant to the construction industry. Aimed at both the information and the construction professional, it assists the reader in assessing the value of the various sources on offer and in choosing between rival services at this time of unparalleled change. It also recommends texts within the broad fields of interest.

Lawton concentrates on publicly available information and also explores the area of knowledge management. She makes useful suggestions as to how information internal to an organization can be collected, recorded and exploited to the organization's benefit, including recommended further reading. The net result is a book that contributes to the industry's move towards greater information exchange, efficiency and streamlining.

Contents

Part 1: Introduction Scope. General Characteristics of Information Sources in Architecture and Construction. How to Use this Book Part 2: Standards, Regulations and Government Publications Introduction. Standards and Standards Organisations. UK and EU Regulations. Government Publications Part 3: Technical Information and Guidance Building Types. Construction Process and Technology. Materials. Structures. Energy. Environmental Factors. Health and Safety. Electronic Services Part 4: Trade and Product Literature Trade Catalogues. Trade Directories. Electronic Services Part 5: Journals Learned Journals. News Journals Part 6: Current Awareness and Alerting Services Printed Publications. Internet Services Part 7: Specifications and Costs Specifications. Costs Part 8: Design and Project Data Handbooks. Journals. Electronic Sources Part 9: Research Data Research Reports. Conference Proceedings. Patents Part 10: Planning and Land Use Part 11: Landscape Architecture Part 12: Interior Design Part 13: Contracts and Legal Information Forms of Contract. Liability. Case Law Part 14: Archive Information Government Repositories. Commercial Archives. Construction History Part 15: Business Information Business Opportunities. Company Information. Market Information Part 16: Internal Sources of Information Knowledge Management. Intranets. Electronic Document Management Systems. Internal Databases Part 17: Continuous Professional Development Training. Conferences and Seminars. Exhibitions Part 18. New Developments and Conclusions

Related Subjects

1. Construction Management
2. Librarianship