Engineering & Computer Technology, Project Management, General & Heavy Industry - Construction & Engineering, Business Software, Project Management - Enterprise Computing, Engineering - Safety & Reliability
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Overview
More and more,microcomputers are being used both on and off-site to track schedules,costs,and project sequences in the construction industry. Now,for the first time,the construction manager,inspector,and engineer have a practical guide to help them select the correct hardware and software for specific applications. From deciding whether to computerize a job site,to evaluating the current state of the art in hardware technology,to demonstrating job-related software applications,the book takes the guesswork out of using a microcomputer in construction projects. It also gives practical guidelines for setting up a computer on site,explores security concerns and information protection techniques,and advises on how to protect computers from harsh field conditions. Whether new to computers or more experienced,all construction professionals will find useful tips and techniques for maximizing their microcomputer operation.How to select and use microcomputers for on-site construction work. Table of Contents: What Computer Fits the Job?; Software Applications; Identifying Project Computer Needs; Putting It All to Work; Security Concerns for Field Computers; Protecting Your Computer from Harsh Field Conditions; Glossary. 100 illustrations.
Editorials
Booknews
Covers all kinds of hardware and software and illustrates the variety of applications in the construction business. Shows how to choose hardware and software for a given job, identify specific project computer needs, protect computers from harsh field conditions, and maintain computer security. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 1, 1992
Publisher
New York : McGraw-Hill, c1992.
Pages
339
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780070645950