An integrated project extranet design prototype: e-AEC for architects, engineers and contractors in Hong Kong and mainland China

Journal of Construction Research

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 253-271

  Chan, Edwin H W ^a   Suen, Henry C H ^a   Chan, Siu Lai ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Construction industry; Extranet; Information technology; Prototype

Indexed keywords

CONTRACTORS; EXTRANET; PROTOTYPE;

DATABASE SYSTEMS; ENGINEERS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY;

EID: 33645511825     PISSN: 16099451     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1142/S1609945105000420     Document Type: Article

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