The AEC Technology Survival Guide: Managing Today's Information Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (659 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471168076 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
FALLON, FAIA, is President of Kristine Fallon Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based design technology consulting firm. . KRISTINE K. She has written numerous articles for Architectural Record, The Project Manager, and other professional journals and magazines
A great executive summary of AEC issues & solutions. Kristine has provided an outstanding review of the BUSINESS issues being faced by large & small AEC firms, and has given readers a road map for using technology to achieve business success. This book will be invaluable for any company owner, engineering manager, or IT manager, struggling with WHAT, WHY, and HOW to use
From the Publisher This thorough guide to strategic technology planning teaches how to manage the enormous a technology investment, from training and support to cost-benefit analysis to assessing emerging technologies. . Case studies from design firms and other businesses provide concrete examples
Addressing AEC firms of all sizes and specializations, The AEC Technology Survival Guide forges a link between information technology and the two most compelling management concepts of our day --reengineering and total quality management. Whether you're the sole proprietor of a small single-discipline practice or principal in a large design-build firm, The AEC Technology Survival Guide gives you the information you need to transform your IT from a necessary evil to the engine that drives your firm to success.. Using information technology to sharpen your firm's competitive edge Design firms that achieve a competitive advantage through information technology are those whose leaders take direct control of the application of IT to business goals. This indispensable guide: * Lays out the who, what, when, where, and how of effective technology training for design firms * Provides proven techniques for controlling IT support costs * Explores the pros and cons of IT outsourcing * Reveals techniques for analyzing and optimizing the IT budget * Reviews technical standards and developments likely to shape future design applications. In this book, design technology consultant Kristine Fallon tackles the IT management problem head-on, with techniques, tools, options, and decision-making structures that help you become the master of your firm's technological destiny. A discussion of specific classes of technology products and how they fit into business strategi