Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement - Hardcover

 
9781405170246: Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1405170247 ISBN 13: 9781405170246
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry.

It addresses a range of innovative developments, state of the art applications, research work and theoretical arguments with regard to the use of virtual technologies in design, construction and procurement. From a future oriented perspective, the book presents what can be expected from the next generation of these technologies.

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About the Author

Peter Brandon is Professor and Director of Salford University Think Lab and Centre for Virtual Environments, as well as Director of Strategic Programmes, School of Construction & Property Management, University of Salford, UK.

Tuba Kocaturk is Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technology and Coordinator of MSc Development in Digital Design, School of Construction & Property Management, University of Salford, UK.

From the Back Cover

This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry.

It addresses a range of innovative developments, state of the art applications, research work and theoretical arguments with regard to the use of virtual technologies in design, construction and procurement. From a future oriented perspective, the book presents what can be expected from the next generation of these technologies.

From the Inside Flap

This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry.

It addresses a range of innovative developments, state of the art applications, research work and theoretical arguments with regard to the use of virtual technologies in design, construction and procurement. From a future oriented perspective, the book presents what can be expected from the next generation of these technologies.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1405170247
ISBN 13 
9781405170246
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
344
Editor
Brandon Peter S., Kocatürk Tuba