21St Century Technologies for Construction Industry

By Bassey Effanga Asuquo

Twenty-First-Century Technology for the Construction Industry is a book that reveals the uses of modern technology in construction industry. It is vital for anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in construction projects, whether in the practical or educational aspect. More important, it is pertinent for any government that plans to strengthen its budget and alleviate poverty among its people. This book, besides being revealing, informative, and educational, describes procedures that are implementable. Kayesh Technologies, a Nigerian-based IT firm with partners across the globe, can help you to realize your goals beyond your imagination. Visit them at: www.kayeshtech.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481748599

Bassey Effanga Asuquo

My name is Bassey Effanga Asuquo. I hail from Akwa Ikot Effanga in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Born into the family of Elder and Mrs. E. O. B. Asuquo, I happen to be the first born of five. I had my primary education in Command Children’s School. Thereafter I advanced to Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar, where I concluded my secondary education. I later proceeded to what was then Polytechnic Calabar (now Cross River University of Technology CRUTECH) where I obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Building and Quantity Surveying. Along the way, I attended NIIT and obtained a diploma in Network Engineering Microsoft Technologies, after which I proceeded to Federal Polytechnic Nekede in Imo State, where I obtained a higher national diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying. My drive for information technologies in the construction industry was initiated in 2005 during my course of studies; I first started the research when I transformed the idea into my course project work in 2007. Ever since then, there have been many improvements in my research work, which have resulted to this manuscript. I have worked with ADS Computers, Design Aid Consortium, and the Ministry of Lands and Housing at different times and have gathered some quality experiences in both Information Technology and Construction areas - to buttress my ideas, inspirations, and aspiration in life.

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Published by AuthorHouse   05/07/2013

ISBN: 978-1-4817-4860-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4817-4859-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013907911

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgment

Abstract

Introduction

Chapter 1  Twenty-First-Century Technology

Chapter 2  The Construction Industry

Chapter 3  Twenty-First-Century Technologies Remedy for the Construction Industry

Chapter 4  Construction Industry (for Tomorrow) Today

Afterword  The Vision and Mission of Twenty-First-Century Technologies in the Construction Industry for the Economy

Reference

I dedicate this work to God Almighty for the wisdom He has given me and for the knowledge I have acquired so far to enable me conceive of this idea. I also want to thank my parents, Elder and Mrs. E. O. B. Asuquo, for spending their resources to train me this far. I also dedicate this piece to my present and future family.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I want to acknowledge Mrs. Margaret Essien, the Director of Quantity Surveying Service Department, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Cross River State, Nigeria, for assisting me in how to present my knowledge in writing this book.

ABSTRACT

Construction is the bedrock of any industry that needs to establish or expand its function, and this may be shown by houses that accommodate people and other resources and the road network that aids other functions. In developing countries today, there is a rising need to accommodate a huge population of people who are either unemployed or underpaid amidst increasingly depreciating economies.

The traditional methods of executing tasks and keeping records of information in the construction industry are time-consuming at every phase of their execution, which translates into money spent or consumed; hence, construction is a high-cost project.

Twenty-First-Century Technologies for the Construction Industry, which involves the introduction of computer technologies at every phase of the construction process—will maneuver problems of time consumed at every phase, save money, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness, while making the job more interesting and transparent for both professionals of the industry and nonprofessionals.

INTRODUCTION

Twenty-first-century technology, or computer technology, has been shown to be a major solution to the high cost and time wastage in construction projects. The various factors that help with cost control and time control can be identified at the