Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges

Bakis, N, Aouad, GF and Kagioglou, M 2007, 'Towards distributed product data sharing environments - progress so far and future challenges' , Automation in Construction, 16 (5) , pp. 586-595.

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Abstract

Over the last two decades, there has a substantial body of research concerned with a more integrated use of IT in the design process in the construction industry and broader engineering sector. The main focus of this research has been on achieving integration via product data sharing and exchange. This paper reviews the main research efforts in product data sharing and exchange and highlights certain areas where more systematic research is required. In particular, it considers the distribution of the design data in an integrated environment as a basic requirement, reflecting the fragmented nature and adversarial behaviour that characterises the construction industry, and identifies the need for more systematic research in the development of distributed product data sharing design environments. The role of XML and Web Services in the development of such environments is highlighted.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Subjects / Themes > Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA075 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA076 Computer software Built and Human Environment Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Schools > School of the Built Environment > Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructures & Sustainable Environments
Journal or Publication Title:	Automation in Construction
Publisher:	Elsevier
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0926-5805
Related URLs:	Publication
Depositing User:	H Kenna
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2007 14:17
Last Modified:	23 Jan 2018 18:15
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/615

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