The Effect Of Technology In The Field Of Quantity Surveying And How It Affect Cost, Labour And Time

CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDYThe construction industry has recently witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional paper-based method of service delivery to electronic information exchange using Information Technology (IT), at least in the western world like UK. It is now evident that the adoption of Information Technology can enhance construction productivity and improve communications for effective decision-making and coordination among construction participants. The ability of the industry to avail itself of technology depends on the level of usage by construction partic…