To the majority of us in the design and construction industries, these concepts were too expensive and resource intensive to implement in an efficient and useful manner. However, with the advent of the Internet and its tools and technologies, they are within reach of every business in our industry today. From the sole practitioner architect to the multi-national, corporate product manufacturer, using Internet tools to internally enhance the way you do business is something your business must do to remain competitive in today's economic marketplace. Graphic used with permission from the Building Information Warehouse, UK Executive Summaries from the Book A good way for businesses to begin implementing the Internet is with their own internal network, or intranet. Groupware and intranets are a natural fit with the concepts of business process re-engineering and workflow.
Most business communication involves requesting, agreeing to, and delivering on commitments.
Intranet technology can be a valuable tool in facilitating this interaction. Groupware serves as the infrastructure for communicating project information. Its features can streamline workflow in the construction industry in several ways. With groupware, construction project teams can access, track, share, and organize any information, including multimedia formats. Lotus Notes promote superior information control on a project.