Using the Web to Manage Construction Project Documents
In an earlier post we pointed out the increasing popularity of exchanging construction documents electronically and the new world of electronic discovery issues this created for attorneys handling construction claims. This Atlanta Business Chronicle article profiles a company leading the charge to keep project records on the web rather than in traditional file cabinets.
Constructware provides Internet-hosted communication and collaboration for the nonresidential construction industry. Begun in 1997, the company now has over 400 clients.
A recent owner survey revealed that there is much interest in the use of collaborative technology to assist in the management of projects, but cross platform compatibility and reluctance to share information were hampering effective utilization.