Internet based Project Information Communication System(PICS) for Mega construction Project
Fa Chen · Computer and Modernization · 2001
Due to the long construction period, numerous involved participants, complicated techniques and geographical disperse, large scale construction projects are generally faced with many information communication barriers. The ineffectiveness of information communication not only directly causes a lot of unnecessary cost, but also affects schedule and quality of construction projects indirectly. The paper puts forward the concept of Internet based Project Information Communication System (PICS)which is essential to create an information communication and collaboration environment for all the involved participants using information technology and communication technology. Focuses on three aspects as follows: analyzing the malpractice of traditional information communication pattern; raising the concept of Internet based PICS and its technical framework; putting forward to the virtual organization environment of Internet based PICS.