Construct I.T., Bridging the Gap : Information Technology Strategy for the United Kingdom Construction Industry

BT and the Department of the Environment have formulated a strategy intended to help the construction industry exploit the latest developments in Information Technology (IT).

The results of their collaboration are presented in this report which has been developed in partnership with key representatives from the construction industry and experts from other industries.

The continuing advance in IT presents an ever growing array of affordable computer-based solutions to the construction industry.

As IT has advanced, other industries have exploited it to achieve rapid improvements in productivity.

The construction industry is now positioned to take advantage of the lessons learnt.

This text draws together opportunities for the improved use of technology and a vision for the future.

Key tasks to achieve implementation of the report's recommendations are identified.

The report offers a framework to enable the co-ordinated collaboration of Government, research, industry and clients in developing and applying IT applications to a very complex industry.